Raised: 103%
Target: £3,500.00
Raised so far: £3,595.00
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My story

 

Ciao amigos,

We're raising money for a good cause and this is the how and why:

The Sucata run is an annual rally across Europe. Think Gumball 3000, think Lewis Hamilton and think Paris Hilton and you couldn't be further from what we're doing...

Over the August bank holiday weekend, we've got to drive 2,500 miles from London to Cabo da Roca, Portugal (the most westernly point in Europe) and back... in five days!!!

We've got our own Pagini Zonda cleverly disguised as a 1989 Peugeot 205 convertible. It rattles, smokes a bit and the brakes aren't anything to write home about, but we're sure it won't let us down. After all, it's French!!!

We have bought the car, we are covering the fuel and all of our expenses, which means every penny we raise goes to the charity Gemin-i.

They work to improve education in both the developing and developed worlds. The times we live in are riddled with aggression and violence, most often due to a lack of understanding and respect. Education is the backbone of society and we believe it to be a positive means to overcome these problems.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Africa Bookcase - Gemini 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.

Apart from our enthralling stories and a vivid photo reportage after the trip, we are offering something for your visual and aural enjoyment as a thank you for your support. So, don’t forget to let us know your postal address….

So please sponsor us now!

Many thanks for your support.

Club Tropicana

Eli Gifford, Alex Hlynskyy and Luke Sikkema

PS: Follow our progress at http://sucataclubtropicana.blogspot.com/

Donation by Mr Rufus 24/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Wham Bam - You ARE the men!! Have a great time guys... Donation by Stu Clarke 22/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

gluck!! Donation by Sarah Lalor 21/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

wish you muchas sun burning Donation by tilly g 21/08/08  

£10.00

Blimey! I always knew you had a crazy dress sense but by all means this has to be best by far! wish you all luck on your journey! x x :-) Donation by Carolyn 20/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

...you are zee best... Donation by Dina Rogozhina 20/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

How nice it will be to look out my bedroom window and not have that eyesore for a week! Hope all goes well :) Donation by Emma 20/08/08  

£28.00 + £7.90 Gift Aid

go tropicana! Donation by h. 19/08/08  

£23.00

I hope you've learnt the Potuguese for "we've broken down" and "will you take these Jackets as payment?" Donation by Jeremy 19/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Nice outfits, was the 80's really that bad?! Good luck Donation by Jo Barker 19/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, pls bring some warm weather back! Donation by Roman J 18/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best of luck Luke and Eli plesae take good care of yourselves and thanks for being such good friends to alexis.with lots of love charlotte Donation by char and jez 18/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Go boys ! Donation by Dave Hanson 18/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

lucky Luke Donation by Ruud S 17/08/08  

£50.00

good luck Luke........ Donation by Bob and Margaret 17/08/08  

£75.00

You love the Pug - you love the pug !!!! Do it for the Pug family Donation by Tim Winstone 15/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Mr. Soak up the sun and kick some ass.... Donation by Jenna McKenna 15/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Becky 15/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A deal is indeed a deal, and i'm a whole 16 hours early. Best of British in Europe... Donation by Jonathan W 14/08/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

...ah ja...zee glorious 80's... Donation by Herr Kaspar 14/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Louise A 14/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Its about time you guys wore clothes with some style. Here's to a legendary 205 adventure! Donation by cris (irish paddy) 13/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Eli! Donation by Derek & Ken @ Landseer 13/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A penny for every mile & a pound for every time you will break down. 1400 miles is a long way to walk in wicker shoes...good luck!! Donation by Zarina 13/08/08  

£14.00 + £3.95 Gift Aid

Happy now!?!?! Bring me back some Pastéis de Nata! Donation by Celia is the best 13/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Aliona 13/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Luke! Donation by Uncle John 13/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Boa viagem! Donation by KD 13/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck... Donation by Mark & Emma 13/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck! have fun! Donation by Katia Dolomatova 13/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,310.00
  Offline donations: £1,285.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £535.05

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