You might have noticed that I didn't start this blog until March, which means that at this time our Rickshaw Run experience is already 3 months old! Here's a catch-up of what we've been doing so far:
In the beginning
The adventure began, as they often do, by chance. Whilst browsing the internet last autumn I came across the adventurists website and something struck a cord. In fact it was uncannily similar to a conversation I once had at university. The gist of which was...
Joe: "Do you ever think you we're born in the wrong time?"
Me: "Come again?"
Joe: "You know, like you might've been an explorer but these days all the exciting stuff has already been discovered."
Me: "Yeah, cheeky buggers. Where have all the maps with those blank areas marked 'Here be Dragons' gone?"
Joe: "Dunno."
No doubt the conversation meandered on for a good while after this, lubricated by an alcoholic beverage or two. The point being that I instantly knew this was something I had to be involved in.
A good cause
Whilst the challenge of successfully piloting a tuk-tuk 2,000 miles across India is reason enough to be enthusiastic, it is doubly the case when we can raise stacks of cash for a very worthy cause or two. Our Rickshaw Run effort will be supporting two charities;
We have committed to raising a minimum of £1,000 to help these causes so if our madcap antics amuse you in any way please head over to our fundraising webpage and give generously.
Because the website uses Paypal to take donations (you don't need an account with Paypal) it's totally safe and you can use either a credit or debit card. It will even accept foreign currencies so you can donate in Swedish Krona if you want to!
The donations start rolling in
The first donations came when I had the idea to auction off my fantasy football squad at work. I've never been much good at these and some of the other guys seemed very keen on a player or two of mine. Putting two & two together I spotted a way to get some quick cash. So cheers to all in the Norwich Union Marketing Investments Fantasy Football league.
I must also doff the proverbial to the guvnors (Mick, Rob & JCO) re: the organisation and even the collection the cash for me (if it had been work related I would have nominated you for a VIP award, I guess you'll have to settle for a pint), fundraising has never been so easy.
What's next?
Plans are currently being formed for future activities but I'm not going to divulge any details just yet, we do want you to keep coming back after all! - Mark
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