Raised: 60%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £600.00
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My story

 
Ruth and Ulric Jessop a.k.a. the Balti Beaumettes are doing a rickshaw race from the South of India to Kathmandu to raise money for charity.

The race starts on the 1st of January 2008 from Cochin, Kerala right in the southern tip of India. It then goes up the entire length of India to finish in Kathmandu, Nepal on the 16th of January. More information about the race can be found here.

The principal beneficiary of the Rickshaw Run is the Mercy Corps. Founded in 1979, the Mercy Corps’s aim is to help people to help themselves. Today, Mercy Corps is working in India to build community collaboration and fulfil dire health and economic needs. The Himalayan foothills around Darjeeling, are home to some of the world's finest teas - and some of Asia's poorest families. Therefore the Rickshaw Run focuses on five projects in particular in that area. Check out their website for more details.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Mercy Corps Scotland 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. Please note that all money raised goes to charity. The running costs of the event are financed completely separately.

For further information about Ruth and Ulric or to contact either of them, visit: www.pottyplace.com.

Many thanks for your support.

Looked an amazing adventure - well done! Donation by Tony & Debbie Shepherd 01/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You've certainly succeeded in getting out of the rat race. Fantastic photos, what an amazing thing to do! I am not jealous ... really Donation by Dianne Bennett 16/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

mental Donation by Mark Harrison 09/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done - love the piccies Donation by Pauline & John Rogers 03/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic, looking forward to seeing you both soon. Donation by Dorita 05/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic run guys - next time, take us with you! Donation by Ruth & Pat Dower 01/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Shaken not stirred and schplendid, well done! Donation by Brian Steele 31/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It's a mad, mad world but great effort. Donation by R&PQ 20/01/08  

£50.00

Crazy ! Donation by David Thomson 10/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very very envious! Have fun! Donation by Steve 10/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best of luck! al miranda & bloke Donation by al wilson 02/01/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Go Go Go!!! All the best Ruth and Ulric!! Donation by Simon Chapman 28/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the adventure Donation by The Scotts 14/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go Bal-tis! Go Bal-tis! Donation by Fred the Braincell 03/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £600.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £155.13

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