Mike and Dan's UkCAN20 Fundraising Page
Page creator: Daniel Rea
Page closes: 2nd Jun 2009
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About the charity : Echoes Of Service Echoes Of Service
It seeks to further charitable missionary work in the U.K and Overseas.
Charity Registration No 234556
Fundraising target:  £10,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 9,200.00
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Thanks for visiting our UkCAN20 fundraising page. As you know, both Dan and Mıke have spent sıgnıfıcant perıods volunteerıng wıth communıtıes ın the NW of Zambıa and one of the motıvatıons of thıs round the world trıp  (http://ukcan20.googlepages.com) was to fundraıse for the ınspıratıonal development project-  the 700kw Zambezı Rapıds Hydro Scheme. 

It took around 3 years to construct, almost entirely by local labour, and was opened in July 2007. It has transformed the ability of the district hospital to serve the region by supplying it 24-7 power. The vision of the NWZDT has always been to connect to the local people - theır villages, businesses and schools, and this is now the priority in fundraising.

Approximately £1.2M was raised to build the maın plant, and now around £200,000 is required to extend the electricity grid - ıt really ıs the fınal straıght. Connecting the local people not only brings them the benefits of electricity, but a threshold of customers is required to make the hydro electric scheme a self-sustaining business.

The drıver behınd the project ıs The North West Zambia Development Trust (NWZDT) www.nwzdt.org . It is a charity based in thıs corner of Zambia, trapped in poverty. Workıng directly with the local population, ıt belıeves ın investıng in infrastructure that most in the West take for granted - clean water, electricity, sanitation, and employment. A source of sustainable electric power was judged the priority as a trigger to the others. Dan spent a year as sıte engıneer and ıs on the board of trustees. Echoes of Servıce ıs our long term UK partner and transfers all funds dırectly to NWZDT wıth no charge.

So please sponsor us!  Thıs ıs a charıty and project where every penny or cent you donate goes dırect to makıng a dıfference on the ground. There are no admın charges by Echoes, or NWZDT, whıch ıs run by volunteers. And to be clear, Mike and Dan are payıng ALL theır own costs!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Echoes Of Service and then North West Zambıa Development Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor us now!

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Justin Zatouroff 15/12/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Happy Christmas 
Anon 05/12/2008 £120.81 n/a Good stuff 
Keith Farley 21/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Excellent adventure and project. Keep up the good work 
Carolyn Coombs and Craig Thur 27/09/2008 £50.00 n/a Best wishes for the success of the project in Zambia 
Alan Hughes 26/09/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Inspiring adventure and thank you for the talk/photos 
YY 15/09/2008 £100.00 n/a Just making sure you made it back before giving up my cash ... amazing trip. 
Clive Pat 15/09/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Very Well Done 
Liz and Keith Lewis 11/09/2008 £26.42 £7.45 Your heroic ride deserves a bonus donation. We'll relate it to your kilometreage! Many congratulations on an amazing journey. Great blogs and photos. 
Ally and Guy Thompson and bump! 11/09/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Very proud of you and can't wait to see you on your return! Much love Ally xx 
Helen Todd 11/09/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Good work Dan!  
Mel Edmunds 11/09/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Amazing Dan, I'm so impressed. The picture are amazing - can't wait to hear the full story. Well done!!! 
Chrissy 08/09/2008 £25.00 £7.05 part ii ;) 
Mark Long 08/09/2008 £50.00 £14.10 I'm paying this money in the hope that you'll stop sending me emails about Dan's ass! Great effort!! 
Chrissy 06/09/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Brave, unique and memorable journey. Congratulations and I am very grateful that you shared your adventure:) 
Mike Shears 06/09/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Fantasic ride, brilliant!! 
Tim and Joanne Stone 05/09/2008 £100.00 £28.21 A stunning achievement - including arriving on schedule! 
Steven Doig 05/09/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Super effort. 
Katelyn Delaney 05/09/2008 £25.00 n/a Congtrats! Welcome to North America...... 
jthenavigator 03/09/2008 £75.00 £21.15 what a performance! 
Ryan Livingston 02/09/2008 £40.00 n/a well done buddy, good luck with it all  
The Bhavnanis 02/09/2008 £777.77 £219.37 We are so relieved that you have completed this 'EXTREME' and charitable adventure. Congratulations and lots of love from us all! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo... 
Callum Nieto 02/09/2008 £50.00 n/a clap, clap, clap... awesome work mate!! 
Lisa and Rob 02/09/2008 £100.00 n/a We can't believe you guys are almost done. What an amazing adventure! Can't wait to see you Mike when you get back to Vancouver! Lisa & Rob xoxo 
deirdre and patch 31/08/2008 £150.00 £42.31 fantastic dan...congrats...loved every minute of your brilliant accounts...and mikes... 
Delbert & Sandy 31/08/2008 £100.00 n/a Looking forward to seeing a few picture and a long chat next time you're in Zambia. Remember, you al 
Shaun Frost 31/08/2008 £30.00 n/a I am often, if not endlessly, impressed with your adventure and accomplishments. Well done!  
Don Killinger 31/08/2008 £100.00 n/a Great enthusiasm for a great cause 
Sandra Journeaux Henderson 30/08/2008 £150.00 n/a Fantastic idea! Oh to be young and able to offer such a contribution. Well done Michael and Dan! Take care on the rest of the journey. Sandra 
Niall O'Hea 27/08/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Two words - Mad Bast'ds. I dread to think what you will do for your next challenge!!! God Speed. 
Fiona Knight 26/08/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Fantastic thing to do - good luck 
Michael Posnansky 24/08/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Pampa Nappies will sort out your sore sadle! 
Kinellan 24/08/2008 £250.00 £70.51 Ewen and Charlie had better watch out............. 
Gil&Gary Marsden 22/08/2008 £100.00 £28.21 OK, you've forced us into it with your marathon, we weren't planning to donate until you updated the photoblog again but hey, you have earned it! 
Stonze 22/08/2008 £100.00 n/a I'll make it 200 if i can get an interpretive dance of your entire trip while you hum Sir Mix-a-Lot's "baby got back". 
Ben Witchalls 22/08/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Get home safely Dan! - great adventures from a great man! 
Marcus 22/08/2008 £20.00 n/a Amazing. Safe return. 
Tim Seddon 22/08/2008 £20.00 £5.64 great value for all the lunch times spent chained to the desk reading of the latest exploits. Safe passage back to civilisation and work!! 
Andy RAE 22/08/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Even though you have a stupid surname Dan, i'll forgive you for your Gung-ho attitude to project 'Iron Butt'. No wheelies though... 
Sharman Harvey 22/08/2008 £50.00 n/a Such a pleasure to see your pictures and listen to your stories, I want to buy a motorbike!!!! The world is a better place with men like you two! 
Debbie & Dave 08/08/2008 £20.00 £5.64 a little something to help make up for non-borat sighting :0( Hope the last leg of your trip goes well :0) 
brendan preston 06/08/2008 £15.00 n/a it's not much but better than nothing 
Sara Zuniga 05/08/2008 £50.00 n/a So admirable - Love reading your blog 
Zac 04/08/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Loving the blog guys. Keep it shiny side up. 
Bo, Mrs Bo and Jnr 23/07/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Have you really only got lost once so far? You are making it sound too easy...  
Capt H & First Mate 23/07/2008 £100.00 n/a Loved all the accounts & fotos. Gods blessings & protection on next marathon to the coast. 
The Wrigglesworths 18/07/2008 £100.00 n/a Yo Dudes. It's about time we stepped up to the plate and donated! Loving your stories and adventures. We're hoping your next trip ends in Honkers;) 
Poolers Cape Town 17/07/2008 £50.00 n/a enjoy your freedom while you can 
Don and Barb Kidd 14/07/2008 £100.00 n/a It is truly amazing to read all your adventures big and small as they take place. Thrills and chills and a worthwhile cause, see you in North America 
Swans 13/07/2008 £50.00 £14.10 What an exciting trip, enjoying the blog so much! Keep safe:) 
Crystal Costa 11/07/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Praying for you both!!! xxx 
Jon Ellison 09/07/2008 £75.00 n/a My small part to help you towards your goal. Take care, have fun and we all can't wait until you're back in Vancouver. 
Tom Randall 08/07/2008 £25.00 £7.05  
Toyns 07/07/2008 £100.00 £28.21 We love the fact that you are keeping us involved and entertained with such a brilliant blog. It means a lot. 
hilary/Tim Preston 05/07/2008 £250.00 n/a Congratulations on your success thus far.May your trip continue to be interesting, fun and above all safe. 
Liz and Keith Lewis 11/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 We hugely admire your planning, stamina, prose and photography. Enjoy all the experiences and thanks for sharing them 
Sarah Blackstaffe 06/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with the trip!  
Justine Gregson 06/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 well done and good luck with the trip. very admirable. 
Sabi 04/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 *Good Luck & Be Safe* 
Niall O'Hea 02/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck - and Dan stop avoiding full time employment! 
Karen & Jeremy Banks 02/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Have been following your blog. Brilliant. Take care boys.xxx 
anonymous 02/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 So admirable.. Keep going and look after yourselfs! 
Tara-Brigitte Bhavnani 02/06/2008 £80.00 £22.56 You're both amazing for doing this and for such a good cause...True heroes!...Just get around the world in one piece please! xoxoxoxoxoxoxox 
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*Total donated online: £4,700.00
Amount raised offline: £4,500.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £824.77
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