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/

	Come back safely for the next series - I've always thought you are the real star of the show! Donation by Apprentice Fan 11/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I'm very impressed! Good Luck! Donation by Jo Evangelides 10/06/08	£20.00
	What a fantastic adventure - and for such a great cause. Donation by Dan Simmons 10/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Belinda 10/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	keep flossing all the way Donation by Gareth Roberts 10/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Bentham House forever! Donation by Ewen Balfour 10/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Return safely. See you next time you are in Dublin. Donation by Auntie D. 10/06/08	£20.00
	Will look forward to welcoming you safely back home Donation by Sarah Wilson 10/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Lovely car.... Donation by Patrick Ferguson 10/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you find the 'Last Disco..' Best of luck, Nick. Donation by Jeremy Phillips 10/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Paul Beer 10/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	This is a real journey! Good Luck Nick Donation by Jana Bennett 10/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I only know you through that fantastic TV program but it is such a great charity that I had to suppo Donation by Michelle Hayes 09/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	With best wishes, Nick. Nice overalls Donation by GG 09/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Tony Dean 09/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck on this epic trip for a fantastic charity! Donation by James Max 09/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Drive safely! Good luck on your wonderful adventure. Jacqueline x Donation by Jacqueline Gold 09/06/08	£200.00
	Good luck Nick! I think you should have taken an old mechanic with you... Donation by Jack & Sue Hay 09/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What a great adventure and good cause. You can use our donation for the mounting petrol costs. Good luck! Donation by Andrea Sprunt & Ed Taylor 09/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nick, try not to let your camera get stolen this time! Donation by Ashley Rolfe 09/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck and God Bless you on your trip!! Donation by Saira Khan 09/06/08	£100.00
	I hope you are as durable as the laptop! Donation by mike ray 09/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I wish you a great adventure with the night rider! Lola & the clan Donation by Lola Perez 09/06/08	£20.00
	Quite marvellous! What a wonderful fundraising endeavour - best wishes for a splendid fruitful trip! Donation by Jos Bell 09/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope Maud won't be jealous! Donation by David Sheila & Frank the dog 08/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope to see you soon at Le Club Dandy Donation by OTTO SWINK 08/06/08	£20.00
	May your journey go as smoothly as your donation service! Donation by The Wagners 07/06/08	£40.00
	Target reached now! All the best and be careful. love the boots! Donation by Bob and Karen Watkins 07/06/08	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nick - what an adventure! Hortense looks lovely (maybe take some Redex...and Radweld?) Donation by Edward Meadows 06/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and keep away from the pot holes! Donation by Melinda Scott-Manderson 06/06/08	£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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