Hi everyone!

Thank you for taking the time to visit our fundraising page - we really would appreciate your support in helping us to reach our minimum target of £1500.00 (no matter how small your contribution may be - every penny helps!).

Starting on October 19th and returning on the 31st, the aim of the Italian Job is a sponsored Mini run to raise money for KidsOut. Any Mini or classic car which featured in the original 1969 Michael Caine film can take part, and teams from overseas are also welcome. We drive through a number of Italy's and Europe's most fantastic cities such as Turin, where we go for a spin on the famous Lingotto roof top test track used in the film. We drive well off the beaten track (no motorways for us), over medieval bridges, through tiny villages, and even onto an F1 Grand Prix circuit.

This years navigational rally starts in Turin, and visits some amazing locations such as Ferrari at Maranello and their private test track at Fiorano, Lamborghini in Modena and Ducati in Bologna, where we will also take part in various challenges and special stages along the way. Eventually the convoy of approximately 100 Mini’s (covering in the region of approximately 2500-3500 miles) winds its way back up through France, across the Channel and to Brighton seafront, where a charity auction and dinner is held. To date, the grand total of money raised and donated by the Italian Job since 1990, stands at just over £2 million. 

Last year we were able to reach our target and would appreciate your help again.

More information can be found by visiting the Italian Job’s website at www.italianjob.com

To find out more information about KidsOut, please visit their website at www.kidsout.org.uk

Kidsout mission statement is :- To transform the lives of disadvantaged children and young people by providing fun opportunities and positive experiences that work to significantly enhance their wellbeing and outlook for a happier future.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: KidsOut 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 help by sponsoring us!

Many thanks for your time & support

Jon & Wiz - Team 50, 2009

1/3/09

AmD Rolling Road Day

29 Cars showed us what they were made of today, MINI's of all powers, M5 , GT6, Skyline,MR2,to name a few.The weather stayed nice and cold for the power boys and we collected lots of money for KidsOut. Thank you everyone. £40 raffle tickets too ;)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7995550@N03/sets/72157612499010210/

If you would like a copy of the DVD please donate your £5 here and we will get you a copy out as quick as we can. ( still waiting for the master copy,,,sorry for the delay)

7/5/09

A big thank you to Tony Fraks @ MINI CHALLENGE for giving us permission to fundraise at the events this summer :D

http://www.minichallenge.co.uk/

25/5/09

Wiz spent the day helping Steve and Bam Bam with the ever popular Tombola in Eastbourne Arndale Centre. £20 Raffle tickes and lots of helping a fine total over the bank holiday weekend.

6 & 7/6/09

Wiz and Jon spent the weekend @ Brands Hatch in the Lower Paddock while the MINI CHALLENGE team ran.Thank you to Tony Franks @ MINIMOTORSPORT ;) £130 raffle ticket sales and £25 from donations. Thank you everyone who stopped to say hello.

eBay

Spent a couple of weekends selling some goodies from MINI UNITED.

Thank you to all the lucky bidders £67.38 raised :D

THANK YOU

Harpo 'Paul'

Dalboyne 'Ian'

Anonymous, thank you for your kind donation

Neil,who cant remember my name ;)

Tots

The security guard @ Silverstone

WISH,,hope you like the badge holder ;)

Brands Hatch donations,,,thank you

Mike P,,,thank you MINI UNITED goodies on their way