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Myself and Chris will be undertaking a 4500 mile journey from Edinburgh to Rome as part of Rust to Rome 2015, in a car that cost less than £500. 

To do the journey we have brought a 1996 Toyota Celica GT (with a list of jobs that need to be done). 

We will be raising money for Orchid, a male cancer charity. 

Over 43,000 men are diagnosed every year in the UK with testicular, prostate and penile cancer. Orchid is the UK’s leading charity working in the area of male-specific cancers. Established in 1996 by testicular cancer patient Colin Osborne, and the oncologist who saved his life, Professor Tim Oliver, the charity provides support to people affected by or interested in these cancers through funding a world-class research programme, awareness and education campaigns and a range of vital support services.

Our services include Orchid Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, a freephone National Male Cancer Helpline, a portfolio of publications, an award winning DVD ‘Know Your Balls-Check Em Out’, a testicular cancer microsite “Your Privates”, a dedicated website, newsletter, road shows and a unique Community Golf Programme.

Orchid works closely with health and social care professionals, community groups, schools and universities, other not-for-profit organisations, the business community, MPs and the media to raise awareness of these cancers and to campaign for better care and services. Orchid has achieved significant success in a short space of time and supported thousands of men and their families. However, there is still more work to be done and demand for these services is increasing year on year. The charity relies entirely on voluntary income to meet its commitments.

Thanks you for taking the time to read this and donating.

Ed and Chris