The Rickshaw Run 2012
Event: Rickshaw Run Winter 2012 - FRANK Water Projects on 14/01/2012
Team Members: Paul, Rob, Laura, Iain & Emma
£6,124.00 raised of £4,500.00 target
108 donations
My Target:
£4,500.00
£6,124.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/indiaFRANKwaterprojects
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My story
The Rickshaw Run ... ....
This story begins with an email sent to this bunch of crazy-but-wonderful people who seriously considered the suggestion of 2 weeks thundering the length of India with no preparation, even less luggage and cramped 3-a-piece into a 150cc glorified lawnmower (a Rickshaw). Of course, as moderately intelligent rational people (!), we all did our research. We proceeded to read about the humble Rickshaw; how it is undoubtedly the worst long distance, off-road machine ever designed especially when trying to hustle through the Rajasthan desert. General concenus though is that we have failed to appreciate the desert is the least of our worries - we will be driving through Indian cities!!! Ok ok, lets read up on Indian road rules...... “you start on the left of the road, unless it is occupied. In that case, go to the right, unless that is also occupied. Then proceed by occupying the next available gap, as in chess.” Oh and apparently the dotted white lines are considered wholly advisory by the 1.3 billion Indians, most of whom believe in reincarnation!
So why are we doing it?
We are trying to raise money for an amazing charity called FRANK Water Projects. These guys provide access to clean water for people living below the poverty line in India. This charity really helps save lives in the very villages we will be thundering through and they absolutely couldn't do what they do without donations. 780,000 deaths a year in India are directly linked to poor quality water and sanitation, with a shocking 75% of these deaths occurring in children under the age of five. Clean water is a huge issue to tackle, but every pound we raise could give one person access to clean water for life. Since 2005, FRANK Water Projects has allocated funding for 78 clean water projects in Andhra Pradesh, India, benefitting over half a million people. Each project costs approximately £7000 and provides clean, safe drinking water for up to 7,000 people in the surrounding communities. Once a project has been set up, it is owned, run and maintained by the local community, local operators (from that specific village) are trained to operate and maintain the facility. Villagers pay an average of 3 rupees for every 20 litres of safe drinking water. This price is set by FRANK Water's local NGO partner and is very affordable (est. £3.50 per year for clean, safe drinking water).
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My charity
Frank Water Projects
Charity Registration No. 1121273
4000 children still die every day because of waterborne disease. FRANK Water tackles the issue by funding 5-filter, reverse osmosis clean water projects in some of the world's poorest communities. Support FRANK Water and be part of the solution.
Donations 108
Donation by Ed Quayle on 14/02/12
£50.00
Thanks to all the people who attended the Bollywood night last year and those that bought raffle tickets! We raised a lot of money towards our goal.
Donation by Sydney Bollywood fundraiser on 03/02/12
£1,050.00
PT - Momma J would be very proud - another massive effort for a very good cause. Well Done!!
Donation by PJ on 26/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
I'm quite astounded you travelled so far in 2 weeks. Very very well done. What an adventure!!
Donation by Mike Lee on 20/01/12
£20.00
Well done Rob, Laura , Emma and the rest of the team. Look forward to hearing all about it when we see you in Spain. Granny and Grandad
Donation by Barbara Pilling on 20/01/12
£50.00
Very impressed and jealous of you. Well done Laura xx
Donation by Jenny Webster on 17/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope it all went well! Look forward to hearing all about it.
Donation by Lisa Bannister on 16/01/12
£100.00
Fantastic effort Laura, Emma and the rest of the team! All the best with the remainder of the trip!
Donation by Sasha Brookes on 13/01/12
£20.00
You guys are definitely crazy but have a very BIG heart. Good luck Paul. Come back in one piece.
Donation by Lawrance Lee on 13/01/12
£50.00
Best of luck Paul!!
Donation by Helen Cheung on 11/01/12
£30.00
Just discovered the blog! Will be catching up on your stories right now! Good luck with the rest of your trip xxx
Donation by Imogen Rimington on 10/01/12
£50.00
the question is Paul, how come you saw A-frickin elephant in India ?? Take care all you guys, magnificent thing you are all doing. Dad x
Donation by PHILIP TAYLOR on 09/01/12
Best of luck Paul & Co from Ken (your dad's mate). Come on you BLUES :-)
Donation by PHILIP TAYLOR on 09/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Guys - loving the website - particularly the videos. Keep going!!!
Donation by Gavin Russell on 09/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
One more week to go - much love to the very battered Mario team. Hope the Maharaja had at least run a hot bath for you all! xoxo
Donation by Janice Lee on 09/01/12
£100.00
Go Go Mario and Luigi! Best of luck and hope you have a fabulous time racing and sight seeing at the same time! Lots of love xxx
Donation by Vicky Milsom on 09/01/12
£30.00
Hope you're all nearly there! Great cause.
Donation by Tom Turner on 07/01/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
You silly boy Rob! It'll be one hell of a ride and hope your tuk-tuk keeps on rolling
Donation by Scott Orr on 06/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Rob! Steer clear of those Chennai Thalis though....!
Donation by Nick Jones on 04/01/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck PT, try not to think about that thrashing Sunderland gave you on New Year's Day. Catch up soon. Marty's Red n white army! MON MON MON!
Donation by Steven Carter on 04/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck old boy!
Donation by Richard Cheesman-Prince on 04/01/12
£20.00
Hope you ladies are having a fab time! x
Donation by Anonymous on 04/01/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by Jennifer Paybody on 03/01/12
Have fun and be safe! xx
Donation by CHARLOTTE NINNIS on 03/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
PT you nutter, good luck!! Have fun on your adventures!!
Donation by RBJ on 03/01/12
£20.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£5,074.00
- Offline donations£1,050.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£6,124.00
- Gift Aid£487.50
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