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Dumball 5 - Funk & Junk
"Funk & Junk" - The name of the team evolved from our liking of funk music and ultimately what we would end up driving.The car will be themed around the disco era, decorated with funky patterns, abstract art and groovey lights. Of course we will be dressed up like a pair of radical dudes. Can you dig that?!
The idea of a roadtrip in a crap car with the possibility of doing some roadside repairs whilst having a laugh & raising some money for charity, we could not miss!"
The Dumball was founded by a bunch of like minded individuals who were fed up with reading about the japes of the rich and famous taking part in the Gumball Rally and wanted to do something for a good cause. Its all about who has the most fun, even when life on the road is tough. Let's get one thing straight THE DUMBALL IS NOT A HOLIDAY. It's a challenge, just like any other that's undertaken for charity.
The TCT is a charity devoted to improving the lives of young people with cancer, and the Royal Marsden Appeal aims to raise enough cash to start a brand new specialist unit in the South East of England.
This year we're going to drive a group of pimped up vehicles in convoy to the mafia capital of the world: Sicily (via 13 countries in 6 days of course). Cars can only be worth a few hundred quid, maximum. When we get there, we'll donate the cars to charity.
The 2010 event will kick off with a huge fundraising party and opening parade on Brighton sea front- with live music and a mystery guest to get things started. Then after a good nights rest we drive through: France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, Greece...and it will all end with a magnificent awards ceremony in Sicily!
Keep up to date with our progress at http://dumball.org/blog/ and http://twitter.com/thedumball
See you in Brighton!
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Recent donors
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Anonymous £445.00 (+ £125.51 giftaid) 09.11.10 |
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Anonymous £625.00 (+ £176.28 giftaid) 24.10.10 Thanks to everyone who sponsored and supported me. You know who you are. A very worthy cause, I think you will agree. |
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Kiran, Shay, Lois & Orla x £55.00 (+ £15.51 giftaid) 30.09.10 Well done guys. Can't wait to see the photos. |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 15.09.10 Dear Dave & Keith, Hope that you had a great roadtrip. Its great that you are doing this! All the best from Carys & Roger Naylor & our extended families (we are friends of Abby) |
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Allen & Marion Bullock £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 10.09.10 Well done guys, a great adventure for a great cause. Looking forward to hearing all about it next time we see you. |
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harold and irene cross £40.00 (+ £11.28 giftaid) 09.09.10 well done, we are very proud of you. |
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Holly £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 31.08.10 Good luck! |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 27.08.10 |
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Nick Hobin £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 28.07.10 Bring us back 200 fags! |
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King Sam Young £21.00 (+ £5.92 giftaid) 27.07.10 Absolutely barking Dave........ At least you have a good co-pilot. I hear Kieth used to be in the AAAAAARRRRRMMMMY x |
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Ifan Jones £20.00 05.07.10 good luck from the dude who sold you the car!! |
