Erik Petersen is fundraising for Mercy Corps

Mongol Bob & Son - 2007 Mongol Rally

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Mercy Corps

Charity Registration No. SC030289

Mercy Corps helps people in the world's toughest places turn the crises of natural disaster, poverty and conflict into opportunities for progress. Driven by local needs and market conditions, our programmes provide communities with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. Our worldwide team of 3,700 professionals is improving the lives of 14.5 million people in 37 countries. For more information, visit www.mercycorps.org.uk

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Erik Petersen

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20/09/2007

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Raised: 100%

Target: £600.00
Raised so far: £600.00

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My story

This summer, Bob and Erik Petersen will drive from London to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in a 1993 Ford Fiesta with a 1.1-litre engine. Erik turns 30 this summer and figures this is as good a way as any to celebrate. Bob works as a driving safety instructor. Make of that what you will.

Obviously, they haven't selected such an ill-suited vehicle at random. They're participating in the 2007 Mongol Rally, the rally where attempting to win is actively discouraged and every car is required to be at least 10 years old and possessed of the automotive equivalent of a gerbil on a wheel under the bonnet.

The rally stands for a number of things. Mostly sheer idiocy. But also good causes. Every team must raise money for charities, including MercyCorps. It's a lovely organisation and the Petersen men figure that if they're going to risk a head-on collision with a yak, it might as well be to raise money for folks like this.

	Good luck! Donation by Peter Robins 20/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! I'm looking forward to the progress reports. Donation by Tony Comparoni 19/07/07	£5.00
	Hope the roads aren't too ruff! Don't eat yellow snow! Donation by Dino 18/07/07	£2.00
	Good luck and best wishes for an exciting and safe trip. Donation by Umpa 18/07/07	£50.00
	What a great adventure -- good luck guys! Donation by Diane Childress 16/07/07	£50.00
	have a safe trip & wear warm (preferrably clean) underwear! Donation by goodluck 10/07/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Don't get kidnapped by the Taliban!!! hehe. Suzie - you really owe me crepes now!!! lol Donation by Jennifer B - Bad 09/07/07	£20.00
	May the forces be with both of you guys !!! Donation by Eric J. Keating 09/07/07	£50.00
	Godspeed, Gent, Godspeed. Donation by ImmortalLikeThor 02/07/07	£50.00
	Donation by daveandrews3 28/06/07	£50.00
	Donation by Tractor 21/06/07	£5.00
	Thanks to everyone who attended! Donation by Working Class Hero 19/06/07	£160.00
	Donation by Hayseed Dixie 24/04/07	£100.00
	Donation by Epoche at Lee Rosy's 01/04/07	£33.00

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* Total raised online:	£600.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£7.05

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