Hi there and thanks for taking the time to visit our fundraising page.

In July 2007 we'll be leaving the relative safety of London and driving 10,000 miles, almost a third of the way around the world, to the Mongolian capital of Ulaan Baatar.

Not only will we have to tackle seven mountain ranges, three deserts, dangerously dodgy roads, armed bandits, deadly temperatures and a distinct lack of food and water, but we'll be doing the whole thing in a clapped-out old VW Polo with an engine the size of a lawnmower.

But it's all for charity, so it's definitely going to be worth it.

We're fortunate enough to have been given the chance to do this ridiculously silly adventure and so we're hoping to raise as much money as we can for those who aren't as fortunate as ourselves.

The money we raise will be going to very deserving charities, the main one of which is Mercy Corps, a fantastic charity organisation that runs projects worldwide.

EVERY SINGLE PENNY DONATED THROUGH THIS SITE WILL GO DIRECT TO CHARITY!

Mercy Corps Mongolia will receive any donations that you make on this site and it will help to make some of the world's poorest rural families and communities more self-sufficient.  Even the smallest amount of money can make a huge difference to these people and so any donation, whatever size, will be enormously appreciated.

If you're a business, or know of one that would be interested in advertising opportunities, drop us an email at jake1jacobs@hotmail.com.  We'll be more than happy to plaster the company name all over our car, feature the firm on our website (www.chariotsofrust.com) and give them the opportunity to reap the beneifts of the huge press coverage that  this monumental escapade is going to receive.

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

So please sponsor our crazy adventure today to help us give a little something to those who really need it.

Many thanks for your support.

Jake & Dave