Chris Nelson

Salford GIS - Barcelona Bangers May 09

Fundraising for MapAction

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Barcelona Bangers 21st to 24th May 2009

Thanks for visiting our fundraising page.

Chris Nelson and Paul Coward of Salford GIS Limited are embarking on a "challenge" and are hoping that you will help them to raise at least £3,000 for the charity MapAction by supporting their drive to Barcelona.

Does this sound like too much fun? Then what about doing it in a car worth less than £200?

Chris and Paul have entered this year's Barcelona Banger Run, alongside 59 other teams. Breakdowns permitting, the run is expected to take a total of four days.

We're doing it all for a great charity, MapAction, who deliver information that saves lives and livelihoods. You can find out much more about them by visiting their site or watching the video <---- here.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor Chris and Paul; MapAction gets your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid plus a 3% supplement are added to your donation.

So please sponsor us now.....and don't forget to follow our progress on our blog as we prepare our "Beemer Banger" and take part in the Barcelona Banger Run.

Thank you, on behalf of Salford GIS and MapAction.

About the charity

MapAction

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MapAction

MapAction believes that applying geospatial expertise to humanitarian situations can greatly improve outcomes for the people affected. Global humanitarian needs outstrip resources. Expert geospatial and data analysis can help stretch those resources for maximum impact. Many professionals want to donate their energy and skills to help. MapAction is the bridge which enables them to do so effectively. We are a non-profit organisation that collaborates with partners around the world to help anticipate, prepare for and respond to humanitarian emergencies. We strive to ensure governments, regional and local disaster management agencies and humanitarian responders have access to the information and analysis that they need to make key decisions, at the right times, to save lives and alleviate suffering. We are a team of around 100 people, 75% of them expert volunteers, plus a small roster of standby consultants. Combining the passion of volunteerism with the rigour and reliability of professional standards, the ‘MapAction spirit’ is something we work hard to maintain and the willingness of our team to go the extra mile is often fed back to us.