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(Help our Heroes) - I know I'm a newbie but.....

I'm doing a sponsored drive through europe with 49 other guys/girls that I don't even know. We are doing it for Help for heroes Charity and I was wondering whether any of you would be so kind to support it/us/me :o

I have copied from a thread I put on driftworks (another forum I have been a member on for years) to save my some typing time +++ but this has more details.

I am unsure yet whether I will be using either my GSXR, the A8 or my skyline, but either way it's a bloody long way for a good cause :cool:

Here is the original thread message: with info on how to donate :D

Many thanks - Any support would be greatly appreciated ;)

Becci (I've edited out driftworks and put A8forum where appropriate +++

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Originally Posted by ducatichick (on driftworks) (Post 1343798)

Hey everyone,

Pretty much most of you know me but to those that don't me real name is Becci

I am taking part in a sponsored drive through Germany, Austria and Italy later on in the year, raising money for HELP FOR HEROES, registered charity no 1120920

We aim to complete 5 miles per soldier, sailor or airman that have unfortunately lost their lives in Afghanistan.

www.helpforheroes.org.uk

The trip will take 6 days from the UK, and there are 50 of us going (I actually don't know a single person going-and have never done anything like this before so I will find it pretty daunting)
I am asking for anyone, but it would be lovely if everyone, could donate to this for me.
Not a penny of the money donated goes towards the organising of this, 100% goes to charity.
We (the drivers taking part) cover our own costs of travel and sleeping arrangments. I might add though that kindly Norfolk Line, have covered the boat trip costs of all the UK drivers taking part-which was extremely generous of them
Our cars/bikes will be advertising any companies who have been generous to donate lump sum's so this should be a pretty big deal.
Anyway thats pretty much all I'm asking, every little helps. So even if you can only spare 50p thats great.
Times are difficult-I appreciate that, but we are all lucky enough to have life and limbs, please spare a thought for those that don't.

There is a link below for you to donate to, please leave a comment and don't forget to mention A8 Parts in the comment box.

http://www.justgiving.com/helpforheroes-roadtrip-2010

Many thanks in advance

Becci Lloyd

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...for_heroes.jpg

P.S I will be using my Skyline if it's completed by then, if not I'll be either in the A8 or on my motorbike

If A8 Parts would like to donate as a company and get their logo on the vehicles taking part please pm me and I will give you contact details of who you can do that through :D

Please don't flame me for posting this so soon after joining, I'm not doing this for any personal gains, I'm just putting the word out :)

It all sounds a very worthwhile cause, and you'll have some fun achieving it too by the sounds of it +++

I'd be surprised if you dont recieve the overwhelming support from each and every member of this forum....

I just tried to donate but the paypal option broke on me :rolleyes: - I'll try again later +++

Oh bless you thanks Ian +++ if you continue to have trouble let me know and I'll speak to the web techy guys on the just giving site ;)

Right, thats my £25 in......

Come on guys, every little helps.

Justgiving is a very reputable site - I used them years ago when I did the great north run for Marie Curie cancer..... so dont worry if you've never heard of them they are legit, plus you get the option to gift aid - You dont get your tax back, but at lease it goes to a worthwhile cause and not the tax man :D

Happy to support this cause, I will make a donation in the next coupla days if I still have money left over after my box build! You don't want to take the A8? I know someone that has a Skyline R33 GTR or something and as fast and as scared as I would be to take it on, for a cross country journey the A8s comfort will be a godsend.

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Originally Posted by Singh (Post 10734)

Singh has a very valid point here. Doing mega miles really takes is toll depending on what you drive. I did Frankfurt to Harrogate in a day once in an S8 and felt fresh as a daisy. The same journey in an impreza few years earlier nearly killed me....

Then again, the scoobys have a habit of nearly killing you every time you get in em.... its half the appeal I think.... :rolleyes:

Thank you so much Ian :veryhappy: I really do appreciate all the support. :)

And thank you Singh +++ It;s not until August so don't make yourself skint just yet there is plenty of time :cool:

The BBC were happy to get involved:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/wear/hi/...00/8571136.stm

It may sound strange but I want to make this as difficult as possible for myself, I almost "want" to suffer for the cause (I know this might sound odd) but the servicemen dont have choices like we do with what equipment they are using, and I think they skyline will really school me. I know I'd be able to do it easy peezy in the A8, but I would feel like I've cheated ???

Plus.... I think it'll have over 100k on the clock by August :(

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Originally Posted by A8L Chick (Post 10739)

A worthwhile point and understandable motives.... You could drive the 8 with 20's on, and suffer some bump and grind for the cause...? :o

Anyway, i've made you sticky so hopefully people will notice you all the way up to August, and no, I couldnt type that with a straight face.... :rolleyes:

Hope the skyline is ready by then - Did I read somewhere its in need of some stuff doing first ?

Help for Heroes/Audi A8

Hi Becci,

I produced a record for Help for Heroes and The Royal British Legion at Abbey

Road Studios last November http://www.wewillrememberthem.net/

All of the key people from Help For Heroes were there and Major Phil Packer

gave speech to all of the Stars after I introduced him. Audi UK very kindly

supplied us with 12 A8's with drivers as can be seen in the video.

It is a fantastic cause and the Guys are truly inspiring.

I wish you all the best with your fund raising

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Originally Posted by Ian@A8Parts (Post 10740)

Thanks Ian-thats fantastic!!! +++ Wow I really am gobsmacked at how friendly you lot are!!! It's a welcome change from the backstabbing and inhospility of another forum. Thankfully I don't get greif on there due to being an "old timer" but I feel for the new guys trying to learn :(

Munman thanks for your words, I might actually see what Audi say ;) It's gotta be worth a try ey (aim high and all that) :p

A8L Chick,

As a serving member whose youngest son is a Royal Marine I would like to say thank you for your efforts; we really appreciate it. My lad was in Afghanistan for 6 months at Xmas 08 and we both expect to go out there in Nov 11. Thanks for what you are doing.:respekt::mexicanwave:

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Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian (Post 11154)

It is I who should be thanking you and your son sir, not the other way around :Confused:

What you guys and girls do out there may unfortunately be forgotten by a few, :tuttut: but most certainly not by all +++

So, Thank YOU

:respekt:

Thanks for bringing this to my attention Becci - donation sent.

I have a son in the Army, Signals too as some (most?) of the organisers seem to be.

A very worthwhile cause indeed but I do think our Government should be doing more. I know they have done something recently but we need to keep the pressure on them.

I'd love to 'do' the Nurburgring in my A8L........:p

Stew,

Thank you so much Stewart, that is an exceptionally generous donation. I am trying to get to the target but it's not small haha. Nearly 40% there but the time is ticking by rather quickly now.

If anyone fancies trying to spread the word a little via FaceBook or other forums you may use, please feel free to copy and post my OP.

Thank you all again very much. :)

Knew there was something else to do with the site I had to do..

My donation is in :)

Becci, no worries!

Every time you post make sure the Justgiving URL is in your Signature......

Make it as easy as possible to donate!

Stew,

Thank you for your donation Richard, :D

Stewart I'll try and sort that now-good idea ;)

Hi Becci,

I may be dutch (so they're not technically fighting for my country directly) but i've lived here over 16 years so pretty much consider myself a permanent resident and am also proud of the efforts the guys are doing abroad.

I also donated and posted it to my facebook...good luck and hope you raise boat loads! +++

Oli

Hi Becci and welcome! Another donation posted from me and keep it going!! +++ Neil

Thank you both so much Oli / Neil XXX

Maybe I will have words to get the forum logo on the cars-plenty of you lot have donated..... Will be nice for the whole site to have some recognition (not that thats why we do it)

Thanks again everyone, and yes feel free to spread the word.... :D 6k off target so we need some help lol. xx