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My story

 

What are we doing?

Two teams, one boat, one car, are challenging each other to two arduous journeys - which team are you supporting?

Its happening on the 10th May 2008 starting at Lymington Harbour. Its about 180 miles and will take 5-6hours depending upon external factors - traffic, wind, tide, average speeds etc.

At this stage it isn't possible to assume either team has an advantage but would encourage you to donate some cash to show your support for the team you think has the harder journey or deserves your donation. 

The race is to see which team can RAISE MORE MONEY and then safely accomplish the journey.

 Every donation counts.....every penny is appreciated as is the support you will be expressing to the the team you donate to!

Who For?

ALL monies raised will be going directly to the National Star College, Cheltenham, to go towards the vital re-development of the campus that supports the developing lives of 160 young disabled adults.  Please visit the college website www.natstar.ac.uk for more information regarding their outstanding work. 

All costs of the event are being covered separately to the donations made to either of the teams.

About The Event -

It will be a Le Mons style start where both car team and boat team will commence their journey at same location and run/walk to their mode of transport, marking the start of the race.  The car team, using an MG Midget plus road side support entourage, will be avoiding travelling on any dual carriage way or motorway, also crossing two rivers by ferry.  Maps, planning and details of the team and car can all be found on the Race to Looe website www.racetolooe.co.uk

It'll be a cramped and focused drive for the team in the MG Midget, theres not much room, its not quite as reliable or comfortable as modern cars, it guzzles petrol, its nosey and very drafty if the suns not shining. Oh and if it rains - we'll need a brolly.  Its important for the focus to be constant to monitor the running of the car, failure to observe how the car is performing at every stage of the journey is the fastest way to find the team calling the AA.

Visit the website to find out more about the race, maps, team members and more details of the race challenge. 

Please note - Not only do we want to get to Looe first, but we want to raise more money than the Boat team......PLEASE DONATE!!!

P.S. Don't tell the Boat team, but the CAR team is going to win :o)

Please note that although the event is a *race* no laws of land or sea will be broken, nor will risks be taken that put any of the participants in any danger.

Thank you kindly for your support - VOTE CAR

Thank you for visiting the CARS fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor us online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: National Star College 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.

Congratulations. Great day. Donation by Paul C 13/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Collected by Laura Owen Donation by Ceuta Healthcare 12/05/08  

£12.50

keep on Rolling Royce Donation by Rolls-Royce 08/05/08  

£25.00

Go well, have a great weekend Donation by Hugh Piggott 08/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

For Lins and Bobby - go for it!! Donation by Hils 08/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Girlguiding Cotswold North 08/05/08  

£5.00

See you in Looe! Go car Go Donation by Mummy and Daddy 08/05/08  

£60.00

go midget go !!! Donation by christian lynn 08/05/08  

£20.00

Thanks guys - have fun and go for it! Donation by Helen Sexton 07/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of British Donation by Simon Openshaw 06/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great idea, great enthusiasm - good luck to all Donation by Helen Liley 04/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Barney will offer support by barking behind the car...may give you extra wind power??! Donation by Claire and Barney 03/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What do you mean, noisy, cramped & windy? Donation by Margaret & Richard Brown 03/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Must keep the MG spirit alive Donation by Uncle Martin 02/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Crossing all my fingers for you! Donation by Jenny Kilbey 02/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

in this weather, you're bound to win...aquaplaning!! Donation by Adrian & Alison 01/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck and hope you win Donation by andy harris 30/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You best win!!!! Donation by helen and andy curtis 28/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

go becca, hope you have fun - and get there first of course. kate x Donation by kjh 28/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Tim Pigott 28/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Em, don't reverse the mini into anything!! My Bro won't be too impressed when he gets back in Sept and has no car!! Donation by Phil 25/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

For this you had better win! Donation by David & Crenagh 23/04/08  

£120.00

Well done for raising so much already, have fun racing and don't forget you will need some petrol!! Donation by Abi 22/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wo ist der Bahnhof, bitte? Ahaahh, ja! Gehen Sie geradeaus und nehmen die erste Straße links nach der Looe!!! Donation by Kerstin 17/04/08  

£20.00

This is for Linz Donation by Deb 15/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Lins Donation by Jennine 14/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope your dad's almost finished that jet engine? :-) Donation by Jim 13/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Way to go, sounds like fun. Hope you raise lots of money. Donation by Rachel Haggett 13/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Anonymous (Dorset MASC) 08/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bon chance landlubbers Donation by Jon Connolly 03/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,026.50
  Offline donations: £522.00
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