Nick Hewer is fundraising for Hope and Homes for Children

Nick Hewer's Fundraising Page

Mongol Rally

on 19/07/2008

Nick and Hortense

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Raising money for

Hope and Homes for Children

Charity Registration No. 1089490

Hope and Homes for Children’s mission is to give hope to the poorest children in the world – those who are orphaned, abandoned or vulnerable – by enabling them to grow up within the love of a family and the security of a home, so they can fulfil their potential. In Central and Eastern Europe, we close orphanages and move children into family-based care whilst developing the services needed to help prevent child abandonment. In Africa, we provide a vital lifeline for families at risk of breakdown due to the pressures of poverty, disease or conflict. We believe that, above all else, every child should live within a loving family environment.

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Nick Hewer

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Raised: 249%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £12,437.00

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My story

On 1st July I leave England with Hortense, a beautifully presented 20-year old, who also happens to be a Renault 4L. We are setting out together on an overland trip to Ulaanbataar, capital of Mongolia. Why am I driving 10,000 miles in an old car that can barely reach 60 mph on a good road? Because it's time for an adventure and because in doing so I am hoping to raise lots of money for Hope and Homes for Children. This charity focuses on closing down state welfare institutions in Eastern Europe by reuniting children with their families or close relatives.

I will be part of the Mongol Rally, but am leaving three weeks before the official start date. My travels will take me a quarter of the way round the world, through France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzebekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia - over five mountain ranges and across three deserts.

If everybody who reads this donates I will reach my target of £5k. It's a modest target and I'd be pleased to raise it for such a worthy cause. Of course, I'll be meeting all my own expenses, including bail money, border control bribes, prison food subsidies and hopefully, repatriation costs.

Best wishes
-Nick

P.S. blog updates at www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/

	Be safe but enjoy Donation by Sally Ward 17/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	We drove Quatrelles for 17 years - a great choice for your venture. Good luck. Donation by Ron Kerr 17/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck - wish I was coming! Donation by Nicky Parker 17/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - don't get speeding! Donation by Tony Goodwin - Antal International 16/06/08	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	All the best Nick! Donation by Dave Stott 16/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Our prayers go with you. Stay safe. Donation by Ronald & Evadney Gordon-Hill 16/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Be safe and good luck! Donation by Jayne Owen 16/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope that you can speak some Russian. Go well x Donation by Diana Houghton 16/06/08	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	bon voyage! Donation by sheila fleming 16/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	On yerself Nick, pedal to the metal my son :-D Donation by Das Root 16/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Brillaint cause. Have a safe journey & a safe return. Donation by Rob & Jenny 16/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Cafod usually gets my charity vote but here's something for you, God bless! Donation by Barbara R. 15/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the 20yr old Floozy! Donation by Eve and John Wilson 15/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Nick, if you need a chopper to help reach the target just call Sir Al. Good cause. Donation by Sir Nick David NW-BC 15/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck Nick see you in Lascombes if you get back!! Donation by john & sandra nicklin 15/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I had an 1986 Renault 4 - one of the last imported - a great car have a wonderful trip wish i was going! Donation by Ed Kelly 14/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you and especially Hortense Donation by Griff & Jo 13/06/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Legend! Fantastic charity! Vat's wot I'm tworking abaart! Donation by Rols Oakshett 13/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best Nick. Donation by Antony Essam 13/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope it all goes well and you have a blast doing it Donation by Ruth Deller 13/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Excellent cause. Good luck. You were great this series! Donation by Lou & Phill Manville 13/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Nick you're a legend. Is Margaret co-piloting? Donation by Shalen De Silva 13/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Our mummy thinks you're cool...x Donation by Mabel & Felix Woodhouse 13/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck to you both! Donation by Jacqui Stevens 13/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You'll be presenting Top Gear next !! Good Luck! Donation by Graham Mill 13/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Enjoy!!! and all the best Donation by Eleri Stanton 13/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with your big adventure Nick! Donation by Zoë S 13/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck from another Apprentice fan Donation by Philip Brassington 13/06/08	£30.00
	Good Luck and I hope you enjoy the adventure!! Donation by Gavin Woodhoo 13/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, everybody needs some adventure from time to time Donation by Mark Anderson 12/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£11,787.00
Offline donations:	£650.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£2,319.87

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