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"Sponsors needed for 3000 mile, cross-continental, 16 day charity dash in a 145cc hairdryer slash milk float"

The 2008 Rickshaw Run begins on the 1st January and we need YOUR help! To raise money for the MERCY CORPS we will be driving a motorised rickshaw (power output of 7 hp) from Kochi (Southern India) to Kathmandhu (Nepal) through 3000 miles of terrain that makes Mordor look like Regents park. We will be trying to do this in 16 days and your donations will be our justification for attempting this preposterous adventure.

THE TEAM - Matthew and Laura have been driving rickshaws for about 75 years. Their most recent trip saw them successfully complete the first ever rickshaw assisted assault on the North Pole including the emergency relocation of no less than 8 polar bears. Another amazing achievement to add to their successful South Pole attempt of 1956 and the remarkable ‘Everest Rickshaw Odyssey’ of 2001. Who among us will ever forget the images of a humble rickshaw parked on top of the world’s tallest mountain........!? Actually we have no rickshaw experience whatsoever. Like a buffalo learning to roller blade we will be attempting something very new and very challenging.

Please help make our risk and folly worthwhile.

NB We have paid all the logistical costs already. We just need money for our charity and all donations go direct to the Mercy Corps (who operate at > 90% resource allocation). To find out more please visit www.snailpace.net.

Matthew & Laura

Good Luck!! I hope Hector is keeping you safe! Donation by Charis 13/01/08  

£15.00

Good luck, have a fantastic time! X Donation by Linda 12/01/08  

£10.00

Good luck with your incredibly journey! Donation by Robert and Lorna Hill 12/01/08  

£100.00

Nearly there? Hope it's NOTSTOP, not BOTSTOP! Donation by Lester 11/01/08  

£20.00

Soory this arrived at snail pace.Keep writing the blog....I expect a best seller from this!L&L xx Donation by Amy 10/01/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

1-800 - How is my driving? Donation by Philipp 07/01/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck on your fantastic trip Donation by Grandma 03/01/08  

£50.00

I don't actually believe you are there. However I gave more money than Spanna who is clearly tight. Donation by THE WORSE KIND OF VET 03/01/08  

£30.01

Good luck on your journey Donation by Lynda Swallow 02/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Team Snailpace. Go for it! Donation by Ian, Debbie, Craig & Becky 01/01/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck to driver/co-driver of motorised snail! Donation by Mother 30/12/07  

£20.00

Aah! Don't you look so lovely for a 900 yr old couple! Donation by joesharps 29/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks to Mum and Grandma. No thanks to Mads and Helen who made me drench myself in freezing water. Donation by Matthew 29/12/07  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

If this is a glorified hairdryer, I hope it can sort your barnet out Matthew... Donation by TWATERWO 28/12/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Thank you to Dawn Hands, Les Carr and Mrs Knight clients of the Barn for this donation Donation by Laura 27/12/07  

£25.00

Donation by Ceci 27/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm so jealous. Any spare seats? Donation by Jiff 21/12/07  

£33.00 + £9.31 Gift Aid

Donation by John Fishwick 17/12/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck- enjoy yourselves! Donation by Alex 13/12/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You're both bonkers :-) May the force be with you!! Donation by Clare Watkinson 11/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Somehow I think you'll need it! Donation by Tina Makin 11/12/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by mark riggs 10/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun and enjoy the freedom, but most of all stay safe and GOOD LUCK! Donation by Ruth and Billy 06/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You must be mad. Don't do it. Donation by Paul Probyn 06/12/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Don't get on the train you cheat! Donation by hbishop 03/12/07  

£50.00

can't believe you are using a motorised one, whats wrong with your legs?! Donation by carolyne and ollie 01/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hey guys, best of luck, lots of love Sophie & Ian Donation by Soph & Ian 29/11/07  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Hope the snail is sure and safe - if slow. Will be glued to the snail trail throughout Donation by Mum 22/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

This is really money from Emily. Your 1st place prize is your very own moral high horse! Thanks hon Donation by Laura 19/11/07  

£20.00
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