The Plan?
Raise money for charity by driving a third of the way around the world from London to Mongolia, through Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in a 20 year old, 1 litre Fiat Panda.
The Charity?
We are hoping to raise as much money for SOS Children's Village as possible in the process of driving to Mongolia. We are paying for this trip ourselves and every penny donated will go straight to SOS Children's Village so we would really appreciate any money that you can donate.
SOS Children’s Villages provides family homes for children who have no one else to care for them. Over 60,000 orphaned or abandoned children are currently cared for by SOS mothers in clusters of family homes in more than 450 of our unique children’s villages, in 123 countries around the world. In 1997 the charity was invited by the Mongolian government to discuss the possibility of setting up a community for children. SOS Children’s Village Ulaan Baatar has fourteen family houses which are home to 110 children and their SOS mothers. A second SOS Children’s Village is planned to be built at Darkhan in the north of the country. When completed there will be 14 family houses for 140 orphaned and abandoned children.
What's the point?
The world is just a little bit too safe. Gone are the days where the edge of the map called you forth to discover what lay beyond - satellite maps and GPS have it laid out before you leave the armchair. What if you want things to go wrong? What if you want a bit of unknown in a world full of health and safety measures? What if the words "adventure travel" conjure images of old ladies on a guided tour to Everest base camp with all the danger and real adventure neatly removed? What you need is the Mongol Rally.
Imagine yourself in the middle of the gargantuan Kazakh desert, your car slowly being shredded by the dirt track your map says is a motorway, completely lost hundreds of miles from civilisation with no back up crew to rescue you. Just you, your wits, your increasingly brown pants, a car that the laws of physics say shouldn't have got you past Peckham Rye and a slightly angry looking man with a gun.
If this all conspires to make you think, "my goodness that's a terribly silly idea" the Mongol Rally is probably not your cup of salted Mongolian tea. If, on the other hand, you think "hang on by gad, that's exactly what I need" you've found your calling.
Raised:
158%
Raised so far: £791.67
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Donation by Sue's News Customers on 09/10/08 |
£66.67 |
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Donation by Gran and Grandad on 08/09/08 |
£25.00 |
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Make sure youre not too lazy to send e-mails!!! Donation by Vard Stingers on 31/08/08 |
£10.50 |
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Enjoy your trip. Donation by The Shepherdsons on 01/08/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck on your big adventure - what an experience! Donation by Gill & Roger on 30/07/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! If you see Ghengis in the rear view, put your foot down! Donation by Rich and Shelley on 17/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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most people go to the local on their birthday. Donation by M & D too on 17/07/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck & keep driving Donation by Clavelshay Barn Restaurant on 16/07/08 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
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Sounds great guys! Have a fab time! Good luck! Donation by Em on 16/07/08 |
£10.00 |
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Just keep the steering wheel next to the kerb in Europe, after that asnything goes!! Have a great ad Donation by M&D on 16/07/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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The company Trudi works for Donation by Lloyd Northover on 15/07/08 |
£50.00 |
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It's gonna be amazing! x Donation by Leggy on 03/07/08 |
£7.50 |
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Good Luck, keep safe. Donation by Sarah from Adam & Eves on 28/06/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Andrea Casey on 28/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Have fun Pete!! Hope the jabs worked! Donation by Alex Cooper on 27/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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good luck chaps ! Donation by michelle brennan on 27/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck! Donation by Emily Leong on 27/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Barbara Powell on 26/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Pete - definitely more fun than work atleast!! Donation by Sarah Potts on 24/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Your mum will explain this message Pete Donation by Anne On & Senor Moment on 23/06/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Jon and Sarah on 23/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Wish I could come!! Donation by Arthur Gentry on 23/06/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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good luck Uncle Pete, you're mad! Donation by Francis family on 21/06/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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best of luck lads Donation by Tom Johnston on 21/06/08 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid |
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Good luck chaps. Rather you than me. Donation by Lauren on 19/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £791.67 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £791.67 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £164.15 |
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