Raised: 99%
Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £2,970.00
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The money raised will help to fund a range of activities. Typical costs include:

£15 is enough to field a fully trained and equipped local deminer for one day

£20 could buy overalls for a deminer

£30 could buy a pair of sturdy boots

£40 could provide protective headwear such as helmets with visors

£220 is the price of a flak jacket for a deminer which could save a life

£550 will help to make a remote, safe and controlled explosion with an electronic exploder

£2,000 could pay for a metal detector

£25,000 could pay for a fully-equipped MAG vehicle for transporting staff and equipment

The 460km journey will commence in ’s Ho Chi Minh City and finish at the world heritage site of Angkor Wat.  I will also meet with MAG staff in Cambodia – the heroes dedicating their lives to removing landmines and other remnants of conflict.

Cambodia is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world.  MAG has been working here since 1992, no one knows how many landmines remain in the country but estimations are between four and six million.  What is known is that from 2001 to the present day nearly 5,000 Cambodian children and adults have been reported as maimed or killed by weapons left behind after decades of conflict.

MAG has been working in central Vietnam since 1999, particularly in the Quang Tri province, which saw the majority of fighting during the 1960s and 1970s.  Military reports indicate that approximately 20% of’s land is still contaminated by the 350,000 to 800,000 tonnes of unexploded ordnance (UXO) left as a legacy of conflicts.  According to UNICEF, between 1975 and 2000 there were 44,000 UXO related accidents reported in Vietnam.

MAG’s work in Cambodia and Vietnam does not just save lives; it clears the path to rural development. The extent of contamination means that much of the rural population lives day-to-day with the threat of injury or death outside their door.  MAG is committed to reducing the threat of injury and death by clearing land that will increase the social and economic opportunities of the local community through providing safe access to agricultural area, schools, wells, health clinics and other community resources.

I hope you agree that this is a worthwhile charity and you will be willing to support me in what is bound to be a challenging but ultimately satisfying adventure.

Have a great time Donation by keith spence 08/02/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Matt and good luck Donation by Simon Tate 02/02/10  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck matt, hope it all goes to plan :-) Donation by Chris Rees 01/02/10  

Good luck! Donation by john hartley 29/01/10  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

The things people do for a free trip!!!! Donation by Chris Wilson 29/01/10  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Tough way to lose weight. Though necessary. Good Luck Donation by Neil McIver 29/01/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you've got a comfy saddle on your bike! Good luck Donation by Isabelle Bruno 29/01/10  

Good Luck Donation by Gordon 26/01/10  

£20.00

Good luck mate - a fantastic achievement, make sure you wear the red and white with pride on your journey. Donation by Neil Finney 18/01/10  

£75.00

Good luck, best of British and all that Donation by Dan Holloway 15/01/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun! Hope you will enjoy the trip. Donation by Sarmite Jankovska 15/01/10  

£30.00

Good Luck Donation by Anonymous 14/01/10  

£20.00

Donation by rebecca morris 14/01/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I want to see blisters and not just on your hands! Donation by Stephen Blythe 14/01/10  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Mattface! What a fantastic achievement. Have a wonderful time! Donation by Mr & Mrs Bruce Magill 08/01/10  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All the best of luck Matt :-) Donation by Karen Hughff 08/01/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt :-) Donation by jaybee (LLL) 07/01/10  

£10.00

Good luck mattface! Donation by Jinx from LLL 07/01/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt. You're doing a good thing mate. Donation by Paul Nutton 23/12/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt Donation by Jamie 21/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt face! Donation by Ollie Jones 18/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Margaret 17/12/09  

£25.00

Matt. Nuff respect or whatever street phrase means "Damn good effort" these days. Until tomorrow! Donation by Peter Holliday 04/12/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck Mattface! Donation by Jen x 02/12/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Can't believe you got me paying for your jolly AGAIN! Good Luck (Coz you need it) and enjoy..! PS- expecting atleast a postcard! Donation by Sweta Pallavi 02/12/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good cause. Have a safe trip. Donation by Gordon S 22/11/09  

£25.00

Good luck, Matt - keep training hard, and no 'pottering' around Donation by black + white Steve 19/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 18/11/09  

£20.00

Dad wanted to sponsor you, so this is from him. Donation by Emma Couch 17/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best Matt - from Jaskie and Sanj Donation by Jaskie Matharu 17/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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