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In October 2009 Gwyn, Ryan and Shaun left London in a partially solar powered Landcruiser aiming for Cape Town South Africa.

We are raising money for SolarAid - a charity that fights global poverty and climate change by encouraging the use of solar technology.  Solar is often to cheapest form of energy to those in rural Africa who have no access to grid electricity.  SolarAid encourage and support small business to grow, rather than just giving goods away - this will have a lasting impact on these communities.

For more information and updates please visit www.overlandinthesun.com

********Stop Press****** Bethan (Gwyn's sister) is running the Manchester 10km run on Sunday 16th of May - also raising money for SolarAid. You can donate here as well*********

To note; donations through this site go directly to SolarAid, they do not fund the overland trip.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: SOLARAID will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now!

Many thanks for your support.

The OverlandintheSun team!

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SOLARAID

SOLARAID

Charity Registration No. 1115960

SolarAid’s vision is of a world where everyone has access to affordable, clean, renewable power. SolarAid aims to relieve poverty through facilitating the provision of solar energy to those in need, and to advance awareness of solar energy, climate change and the protection of the environment and to disseminate the results of research into energy generation, distribution, supply and use.

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Congratulations on arriving in Cape Town!

Donation by Bethan and Norm on 21/12/10

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Well done Gwyn and co!! An amazing achievement after all that hard work and planning. Now for the book, and then the film rights!

Donation by Anna Wells on 12/10/10

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Congratulations on getting to Cape Town!

Donation by Louise Forder on 19/09/10

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You are a golden god. Next time... by bike?

Donation by Adrian Hedgecock on 18/09/10

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Well done, have enjoyed watching your progress Katy

Donation by Katy-Anne Moses on 17/09/10

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Masoud told me about you. What a fantastic trip. Are you there yet?

Donation by Elaine Galloway on 18/08/10

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Donation by Bethan Roberts on 31/05/10

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Well done Bethan and Gwyn! Gxx

Donation by Gillian Ripley on 18/05/10

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Well done Bethan and good luck to Gwyn

Donation by Tim Stuart on 16/05/10

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Well done Bethan, a great race in a good cause. Good luck to Gwyn!

Donation by Tim Stuart on 16/05/10

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Good luck, Bethan. I'm sure you'll run a good race!

Donation by Richard Merritt on 13/05/10

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Have a great run Bethan! See you there! xxx

Donation by Rachel on 12/05/10

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We wish you well on your journey its a great charity Johns Brickwork Ltd.......

Donation by john cann on 12/05/10

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Run like the wind, Bethan! And good luck with the rest of the journey, Gwyn and co....

Donation by Marianne Rawles on 10/05/10

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Great charity - good luck Beth! x

Donation by Sarah Nixon on 10/05/10

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Well done and good luck....keep in touch and I'll try and spread the word.

Donation by Michelle Gallagher on 21/01/10

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Good luck guys!

Donation by David & Claire on 10/10/09

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Good luck Gwyn. From Mike & Linda Short Hitchin

Donation by Mike & Linda on 08/10/09

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Good luck guys!

Donation by Henry Mackintosh on 08/10/09

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Have a wonderful time mate - enjoy 'the ride' and be safe.

Donation by Ant Burd on 06/10/09

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Very good luck with your project

Donation by cesare ferrari on 03/10/09

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We are very impressed as fellow photo voltaic users! Great initiative, you are pioneers of the future of power generation.

Donation by Edmund and Rachel Plaxton on 25/09/09

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Good luck, Gwyneth & Gwilym, Cemaes

Donation by Gwyneth Jones on 18/09/09

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Bon-chance Gwyn and co!

Donation by Tom Lloyd-Smith on 10/09/09

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A very intrepid undertaking - good luck, and have a fantastic time.

Donation by Mark D on 06/09/09

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,332.67
  • Offline donations$3,430.79
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$4,763.47
  • Gift Aid$375.88

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