Checked In!
As of this moment we are checked in and well on the way to the start line of the Mongol Rally! After an expensive weekend buying all the little things and spare parts we're pretty much ready to go! Just some pimping and fitting of the sound system to go! We still need to reach our targets for the charities so if anyone can give anything it would be very much appreciated! and if you're available come and sign your name on the Cars!
Russian Visas done!
The three of us have just left the Russian Visa application centre and are currently sat in a cafe having ordered some full English breakfasts! Only a little bit of an epic, beginning at 7 o'clock this morning with a 3 hour journey in the polo to London with banging tunes! A quick pit stop to pay the congestion charge, parking the car and a tube ride later we arrive at the application centre and take a ticket. We approach the counter but are told we need a signed letter from HTs mum and her passport. So we're instantly on the phone to her and she very kindly leaves work straight away and hightails it home to grab her passport while HT organises a scanning at the local copy place. We then run to the local off license who do passport photos to update HTs application form and dash back and get back on the computer to print off what we need. A few minutes later we're outside celebrating finally done with the Russian visas!
Please support our charities!
The JustGiving pages are up and running! Please support these two great causes Teenage Cancer Trust and Cool Earth, we're aiming to reach a total of £3000.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Eremus-TheMongolRally2017
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Eremus-TheMongolRally2017-CoolEarth
Publicity!
In the line for a connecting flight to Patagonia I set us up with a Facebook page and invite everyone possible to follow us to gain some support. Will soon have the charity pages up and running.
Signed UP!
According to the group chat all four of us are officially signed up and are genuinely doing this thing! Just got a whole load of admin and money spending to go!
First Planning Session
Team Eremus' first ever planning session, FINALLY! First time the four of us had talked seriously all together. Got the big screen, Google Maps, a Globe and Beers along with many Mongol Rally associated books for inspiration and sorted out a solid route.
In July 2017 the four of us; Cormac, Ollie, Will and Ed, will attempt the Mongol Rally an 8000 mile, unsupported, challenge in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and Cool Earth.
It’s hard enough being a teenager, let alone having to cope with cancer. Without us, young people can receive treatment in isolation from people their age, without specialist nurses or support workers. Will you join us and help transform the lives of young people with cancer?
The charity that works alongside indigenous villages putting local people back in control with the resources they need to keep their rainforest intact.
