Stuart Harlow

The Bottom Gear Challenge

Fundraising for Variety, the Children's Charity
£4,555
raised of £10,000 target
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Variety, the Children's Charity

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RCN in England and Wales 209259, Scotland SC038505
We fund specialist equipment & fun days out to help disabled and disadvantaged children

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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.bottomgear.org">www.bottomgear.org</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks for taking the time to visit The 2012 BottomGear Challenge at JustGiving.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Four obviously absurd guys are setting off from the Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent on Tuesday 7 February 2012 aiming to drive in two vehicles and arrive in Rome at the Stadio Flaminio in time for the RFU 6 Nations match between Italy and England on Saturday 11 February. Not much of a challenge I hear you say!!</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Don&rsquo;t under estimate what&rsquo;s going to happen&hellip;.. Chaos will ensue and diplomatic relations will be stretched&hellip;&hellip;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The guys are personally funding a maximum &pound;500 budget for the purchase and fuelling of each car to drive 1200 miles&hellip;. Crazy! </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">With obvious defeat staring them in the face, the aim in true charity style is to raise as much money as possible prior to and en-route in aid of the Variety Club.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The guys are aiming to raise &pound;10,000&hellip;..!!</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&middot;Will the cars even start?</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&middot;How many times will they break down en route?</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&middot;Will they even make it across the English Channel?</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Setting off from the Bluewater Shopping Centre at 9am on Tuesday 7</span><span style="font-size: small;"> February 2012&hellip;&hellip;.. Let&rsquo;s get ready for what is going to be one of the funniest tours ever! </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Any motor critics who hate Marina&rsquo;s turning up to see the guys off? </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For further details on how you can donate to the &lsquo;Bottom Gear&rsquo; Variety Club Charity please contact the two leading lunatics heading up this potentially disastrous event!</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">&middot;Stuart Harlow &ndash; 07702 810941 </span><a href="mailto:stuart@astonfrancis.co.uk"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">stuart@astonfrancis.co.uk</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">&middot;Roy Strickland &ndash; 07734 563917 </span><a href="mailto:roy@undercoverevents.net"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">roy@undercoverevents.net</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So please dig deep and donate now.</span></span></p>

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About the charity

Variety, the Children's Charity

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RCN in England and Wales 209259, Scotland SC038505
Variety, the Children's Charity, is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are disabled or disadvantaged. Our objective is to increase their independence, level of confidence and self esteem. We also aim to improve physical health allowing them to spend more time with friends & family.

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,555.00
+ £383.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,795.00
Offline donations
£2,760.00

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