Raised: 78%
Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,550.00
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My story

 

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In September this year Natalie and I are taking part in the Autumn Rickshaw run. With no preparation we fly to the Indian Subcontinent and do one's damndest to force 150cc of Indian engineering over thousands of miles of questionable terrain in around two weeks.

There is no route, only a start point and finish line, no support cars and no mechanical experience whatsoever! Our run will take us from the deep South of India, starting in Goa with the finish line being the town of Pokhara in Western Nepal. Just a quick 3000miles!

Just to give you an idea of what we will be getting up to, taken from teams that have just completed the New Year run -

' ...made it to Rajamundry after an unscheduled but picturesque trip through Godavar delta. V bumpy! Currently writing this while speeding along road with lorries, buses and motorbikes passing inches from our open cabin.Each day we scrub the fumes and dirt from ourselves whilst hallucinating about quality porcelain and hot showers.'

'Took a wrong turn, and ended up in the middle of nowhere, going along roads that had more potholes than road. Headed up to Chitoor, and lost the whole convoy, only to miss the destination by 16km. The sun set, and we had to drive back 16km in the dark, which is a nightmarish experience! Every truck, bus, car, and cow-drawn-cart had their highbeams on. '

Now doesn't that sound like fun!

We are raising money for a great Charity, Frank Water projects. Although based in Bristol their work is predominantly in India, providing brand new Clean water stations all over the country. Please check out their website to see exactly what they do, they are an extremely transparant and well deserving small charity actually providing a service and changing people's lives.

Please give anything you can afford, however little it will make a huge difference to many, many people's lives.

You can follow our progress and see photos afterwards at , we do hope to blog as much as possible while on this trip and keep you all up to date! :

http://rickshawrun09a.theadventurists.com/somelikeithot

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So please sponsor me now!

Good luck Donation by Rose Nelson 08/06/09  

£20.00

good luck!!!! Donation by The Deans 08/06/09  

£50.00

Thanks to all who attended the charity curry night! Donation by External fundraising 05/06/09  

£300.00

Turkey Turkey Turkey! Good luck! Donation by Lauren and Kirsten 19/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Mad as hatters, but wonderful. Donation by Pam 14/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck !! Donation by Glyn 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Wadey, keep in touch and we will miss you..... Donation by Scott Rayner 26/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Barking. To Elland back .......good luck guys. Donation by Rich Wright 26/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Marching on Together! literally eh....gonna miss you both! x Donation by Rich Wade 24/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Have a great time and Enjoy yourselves Donation by Naomi 19/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Great job, guys! Donation by Jim, Judith, Miles, Katie, Ross and Jamie 09/03/09  

£500.00

Have a great time!! Enjoy yourselves and good luck!! Donation by Kelly Smith 09/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the fundraising and have a wicked time!xx Donation by Rach H 06/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Doubtless some great photos to remember the expereince Donation by Colin Matson 06/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

you must be mad but good luck to you both Donation by pete cole 06/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sounds brill, have fun & good luck x Donation by Susie James 06/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Half way there already, we hope you reach your goals! Donation by FOGS 24/02/09  

£65.00

Piece of Cake (ha!) you'll love India, they'll love you - but go slow & take care, remember the saying "Hurry Burry Upset Curry" Donation by Sue O 16/02/09  

£50.00

Wishing you all the best. Sounds quite an adventure. Donation by Irene 08/02/09  

£30.00

Good luck, looking forward to some interesting photos Donation by Dave Jones 02/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck, you will need it! Donation by Roscoe 02/02/09  

£50.00

Good luck and enjoy sounds like a fantastic experience and for a really good cause Donation by Alex Freeman 02/02/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

What an adventure and for such an important cause. Have fun and good luck!! Donation by Helen Sellings 29/01/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good on you mate! Don't envy you in the slightest though... seriously wait until the stares really start getting to you! Donation by Joe Weeks 29/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a fantastic idea, and for such a good cause. take good care and enjoy....... Donation by Katie Wright 29/01/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You two are crazy, but I am sure you will have an amazing time! Donation by Christine Bostock 26/01/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good for you guys, and I hope you have funtimes! Donation by Dan 26/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Mad! Donation by Bob Free 26/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am very jealous, can you keep a blog while you are away for us all to read. Donation by Kelly Allen 26/01/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

This sounded crazy enough to deserve something!!! Best of luck guys... Donation by Sam Merchant 26/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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