A Race Across India for Charity
US$4,047
of $4,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 31st Dec 2014 at 12:24PM.
In the name of charity and adventure, team WildJunket Wheelies - Nellie, Alberto and Ivar - is racing across India on a tuktuk to raise funds for charity. The
Rickshaw Run is a 3,500km pan-India rally on a three-wheeled motorized rickshaw running at a whopping seven horsepower. There is no set route, no back-up, no support and no way of knowing if we're going to make it. We’ve got no mechanical knowledge and we’ve never driven a rickshaw — so the only certainty is that we will get lost, we will get stuck and we will break down.
We’ll be starting the rally in Cochin, Kerala on the southern part of India, and driving up India’s west coast to reach Jaisalmer, Rajasthan in northern India two weeks later (hopefully!). Along the way, we will probably pass through the beautiful beaches of Goa, the mountains of Nasik, the chaos of Mumbai, and many other parts of India that we have never even heard of.
Why are we doing this? We love a good adventure and we can’t think of anything more exciting than driving through mad-chaotic India on a tiny tuktuk. But we also strongly believe in the positive impact of tourism and giving back to local communities. We want to contribute directly to the communities of India, and also raise funds to help them on a deeper level. India is home to a third of the world’s poorest community, with climate change hitting them the hardest. Unprecedented heat waves, cyclones and floods are already displacing thousands of families.
WE ARE RAISING FUNDS FOR CHARITY. THEY ARE NOT FOR OUR PERSONAL USE!
We will be blogging, photographing, and sharing short updates on social media along the way. Keep checking back here, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates on our trip. We will be using the hashtag #RICKSHAWRUN!
Besides donating, please help us spread the word about our fundraising campaign. Share this on your Facebook page or email this to a travel fanatic friend. All the exposure we can get helps.
Join us on this adventure! We promise it will be one hell of a ride.
We’ll be starting the rally in Cochin, Kerala on the southern part of India, and driving up India’s west coast to reach Jaisalmer, Rajasthan in northern India two weeks later (hopefully!). Along the way, we will probably pass through the beautiful beaches of Goa, the mountains of Nasik, the chaos of Mumbai, and many other parts of India that we have never even heard of.
Why are we doing this? We love a good adventure and we can’t think of anything more exciting than driving through mad-chaotic India on a tiny tuktuk. But we also strongly believe in the positive impact of tourism and giving back to local communities. We want to contribute directly to the communities of India, and also raise funds to help them on a deeper level. India is home to a third of the world’s poorest community, with climate change hitting them the hardest. Unprecedented heat waves, cyclones and floods are already displacing thousands of families.
WE ARE RAISING FUNDS FOR CHARITY. THEY ARE NOT FOR OUR PERSONAL USE!
How to follow our journey
We will be blogging, photographing, and sharing short updates on social media along the way. Keep checking back here, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates on our trip. We will be using the hashtag #RICKSHAWRUN!
Besides donating, please help us spread the word about our fundraising campaign. Share this on your Facebook page or email this to a travel fanatic friend. All the exposure we can get helps.
Join us on this adventure! We promise it will be one hell of a ride.
Donate and win A FREE TRIP and other prizes!
We have teamed up with several travel companies to give you a chance to win fantastic prizes while donating to a good cause! We will choose 13 winners from the entries for the 13 prizes.
To enter, there is only ONE mandatory thing you have to do to enter: DONATE! All donors will be automatically entered into the giveaway. Share the campaign on Facebook or Twitter to increase your chances of winning!
PRIZE DETAILS:
1. An 8-Day tour of India with G Adventures (worth US$620) - G Adventures is a small-group adventure tour operator with a strong emphasis on sustainable tourism. Some of the highlights of this tour include a walking tour in Delhi, visiting the Taj Mahal, exploring the Pink City of Jaipur and getting a taste of village life in Abhaneri, Rajasthan. All transportation, accommodation and guide during the trip are included.
2. A $100 Voucher from HotelsCheap.org - HotelsCheap is a discount hotel provider that specializes in finding cheap hotel rates for travelers worldwide. It continually monitors Last minute Hotel Deals to find the very best hotel deal available in every city. The voucher is valid through August 15, 2015.
3. Eagle Creek Dock Duffel Bag (worth $155) - This carry-on size duffel bag masters two bags in one, featuring a compact zip-off shoulder bag good for daily use, and a main duffel bag for storing your belongings. Perfect for the modern traveler looking to travel light and safe.
4. Tep Mobile WiFi 2-Week Rental (worth $100) - Tep is a 3G handheld device that provides you with wireless internet access in 35 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania. It works just like any other Wi-Fi hotspot - but it's personal and fits in your pocket. This two-week rental is valid for any destination in this list.
5. Kinivo ZX100 MIni Portable Speaker (worth $30.95) - It easily fits into the palm of your hand and is a lightweight option for those who enjoy their music on-the-go. The ZX100 comes equipped with a long-lasting battery, delivering six hours of tunes, and features a 360-degree sound design that ensures your music can be enjoyed by all.
6. Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth Stereo Headphone (worth $44.99) - This slick stereo headphone is the perfect travel companion for music buffs out there. It is compatible with most devices such as iPad and iPhone and serves as both a wireless music headphone and bluetooth phone headset for hands free calling. .
7. Kinivo BTH360S Bluetooth Stereo Headphone (worth $89.99) - It features similar qualities as the BTH220 in terms of compatibility and purpose, but it has better bluetooth functionality and supports the newest version of A2DP. Because of its design, it is also more lightweight and compact to carry on your travels.
8. MATTER Hitched Hikers Travel Pants (worth $69) - Inspired by the Bloomer which was a symbol of women’s rights in the 1850s, this pair of travel shorts comes with a flat fronted waistband, hitched at the sides for a flattering silhouette. The four button closure means it can be worn high or low, while out hiking or on a casual night out.
9. Clever Travel Companion Pickpocket-Proof Travel Clothing (worth $34.90) - Anti-theft products that help travelers keep their belongings safe at all times. These underwear, t-shirts, tank tops and thermals feature pockets of the right size for your passport and comfortably fits cash, credit cards and other travel documents. The winner can choose from any of their products here (1 item).
10. Lonely Planet's The Best Place to Be Today (Paperback worth $23.95) - A compilation of 365 things to do, and the perfect day to do them. Perhaps you want to know when to pack your picnic for the prettiest Japanese cherry blossom party, or when best to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. There’s an idea here for every day of the year.
11. The Adventure Travel Handbook by Nellie Huang (paperback worth $16.99) - This useful handbook provides a mixture of on-the-ground tips and inspirational stories for both new and experienced outdoor explorers. Featuring all aspects of adventure travel from technical planning to travel safety and survival skills, it is an indispensable guide to exploring bold new ways to travel. Best of all, it's written by yours truly!
12. India Unplugged – A Travel Memoir by Aurelia Zoss (Kindle edition worth $3.42) - Part travelogue, part memoir, and part advice for India travelers, this book is a delightful account of a twenty-something expat working and living in Bangalore. This is not another India travel guide about which forms to fill out, but rather a fun and refreshing collection of short stories packed with witty observations, quirky one-liners and hilarious cultural misunderstandings.
13. 2 Travel Sketches by Talented Sketch Artist Candace Rardon (worth $70) - Candace is a dear friend of mine who's well known in the field of travel writing, photography and sketching. Using her own photographs for reference and inspiration, Candace creates unique, hand-drawn renderings that truly bring a place to life. Choose two prints from her selection of sketches.
To enter, there is only ONE mandatory thing you have to do to enter: DONATE! All donors will be automatically entered into the giveaway. Share the campaign on Facebook or Twitter to increase your chances of winning!
PRIZE DETAILS:
1. An 8-Day tour of India with G Adventures (worth US$620) - G Adventures is a small-group adventure tour operator with a strong emphasis on sustainable tourism. Some of the highlights of this tour include a walking tour in Delhi, visiting the Taj Mahal, exploring the Pink City of Jaipur and getting a taste of village life in Abhaneri, Rajasthan. All transportation, accommodation and guide during the trip are included.2. A $100 Voucher from HotelsCheap.org - HotelsCheap is a discount hotel provider that specializes in finding cheap hotel rates for travelers worldwide. It continually monitors Last minute Hotel Deals to find the very best hotel deal available in every city. The voucher is valid through August 15, 2015.
3. Eagle Creek Dock Duffel Bag (worth $155) - This carry-on size duffel bag masters two bags in one, featuring a compact zip-off shoulder bag good for daily use, and a main duffel bag for storing your belongings. Perfect for the modern traveler looking to travel light and safe.
4. Tep Mobile WiFi 2-Week Rental (worth $100) - Tep is a 3G handheld device that provides you with wireless internet access in 35 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania. It works just like any other Wi-Fi hotspot - but it's personal and fits in your pocket. This two-week rental is valid for any destination in this list.
5. Kinivo ZX100 MIni Portable Speaker (worth $30.95) - It easily fits into the palm of your hand and is a lightweight option for those who enjoy their music on-the-go. The ZX100 comes equipped with a long-lasting battery, delivering six hours of tunes, and features a 360-degree sound design that ensures your music can be enjoyed by all.
6. Kinivo BTH220 Bluetooth Stereo Headphone (worth $44.99) - This slick stereo headphone is the perfect travel companion for music buffs out there. It is compatible with most devices such as iPad and iPhone and serves as both a wireless music headphone and bluetooth phone headset for hands free calling. .
7. Kinivo BTH360S Bluetooth Stereo Headphone (worth $89.99) - It features similar qualities as the BTH220 in terms of compatibility and purpose, but it has better bluetooth functionality and supports the newest version of A2DP. Because of its design, it is also more lightweight and compact to carry on your travels.
8. MATTER Hitched Hikers Travel Pants (worth $69) - Inspired by the Bloomer which was a symbol of women’s rights in the 1850s, this pair of travel shorts comes with a flat fronted waistband, hitched at the sides for a flattering silhouette. The four button closure means it can be worn high or low, while out hiking or on a casual night out.
9. Clever Travel Companion Pickpocket-Proof Travel Clothing (worth $34.90) - Anti-theft products that help travelers keep their belongings safe at all times. These underwear, t-shirts, tank tops and thermals feature pockets of the right size for your passport and comfortably fits cash, credit cards and other travel documents. The winner can choose from any of their products here (1 item).
10. Lonely Planet's The Best Place to Be Today (Paperback worth $23.95) - A compilation of 365 things to do, and the perfect day to do them. Perhaps you want to know when to pack your picnic for the prettiest Japanese cherry blossom party, or when best to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. There’s an idea here for every day of the year.
11. The Adventure Travel Handbook by Nellie Huang (paperback worth $16.99) - This useful handbook provides a mixture of on-the-ground tips and inspirational stories for both new and experienced outdoor explorers. Featuring all aspects of adventure travel from technical planning to travel safety and survival skills, it is an indispensable guide to exploring bold new ways to travel. Best of all, it's written by yours truly!
12. India Unplugged – A Travel Memoir by Aurelia Zoss (Kindle edition worth $3.42) - Part travelogue, part memoir, and part advice for India travelers, this book is a delightful account of a twenty-something expat working and living in Bangalore. This is not another India travel guide about which forms to fill out, but rather a fun and refreshing collection of short stories packed with witty observations, quirky one-liners and hilarious cultural misunderstandings.
13. 2 Travel Sketches by Talented Sketch Artist Candace Rardon (worth $70) - Candace is a dear friend of mine who's well known in the field of travel writing, photography and sketching. Using her own photographs for reference and inspiration, Candace creates unique, hand-drawn renderings that truly bring a place to life. Choose two prints from her selection of sketches.
How The Funds Will Be Used
In order to participate in the Rickshaw Run, we must first raise a minimum of $1,700 for the authorized Cool Earth charity. But we want to do more.
Our fundraising goal is $4,000!
$1,000 will go towards The Adventurists’ selected charity, Cool Earth, and the rest will go towards the non-profit close to our heart, Planeterra.
THE FUNDS RAISED WILL ONLY BE TRANSMITTED TO THE CHARITIES IF WE REACH THE GOAL, SO PLEASE DONATE!
Cool Earth: Saving Rainforests
The Adventurists’ selected charity, Cool Earth, works alongside indigenous villages to halt rainforest destruction. By building better incomes, schools and clinics, they give their partner villages the resources they need to keep their forest intact. To date, they have saved 411,525 acres of forests and supported over 35,410 indigenous people.
Planeterra: Empowering Local People
Planeterra is a non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their environment and provide solutions to local problems. It was founded by G Adventures’ founder, Bruce Poon Tip. We’ve traveled with G Adventures several times and we have the utmost respect for the company.
THE FUNDS RAISED WILL ONLY BE TRANSMITTED TO THE CHARITIES IF WE REACH THE GOAL, SO PLEASE DONATE!
Cool Earth: Saving Rainforests
The Adventurists’ selected charity, Cool Earth, works alongside indigenous villages to halt rainforest destruction. By building better incomes, schools and clinics, they give their partner villages the resources they need to keep their forest intact. To date, they have saved 411,525 acres of forests and supported over 35,410 indigenous people.
Planeterra: Empowering Local People
Planeterra is a non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their environment and provide solutions to local problems. It was founded by G Adventures’ founder, Bruce Poon Tip. We’ve traveled with G Adventures several times and we have the utmost respect for the company.
The Challenges
It's not just bad roads and bad vehicles which make the Rickshaw Run ridiculous, there is also the traffic to contend with. There are 140 million vehicles in India and also 45 million cows and 30,000 elephants to contend with. There’ll be plenty of challenges heading our way — but this is surely going to be one hell of an adventure AND it’s all for a good cause!
A Bear Hug
We'll give you a huge bear hug when we see you! You can never get enough of hugs from us. ;)
12 chosen
Est. delivery is Jan 15
Virtual Thanks
give you a shoutout on Facebook and Twitter with a personalized message to thank you. We have over 70,000 followers across the channels, so you'll sure to get lots of social love!
10 chosen
Est. delivery is Jan 15
Name on our Website
You be listed as a supporter of this campaign on our website. Plus a social media shoutout.
5 chosen
Est. delivery is Jan 15
WildJunket t-Shirt
For fans of WildJunket, we'll be sending you a customized t-shirt with our logo. Plus we'll list you as a supporter and give you a social media shoutout.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jan 15
Sticker on our Rickshaw
We can paint your name or place your sticker on our tuktuk. Plus your name will be listed as a supporter and we'll give you a social media shoutout.
3 chosen
Est. delivery is Jan 15
Surprise Gift!
We'll send you a surprise gift from India with a personalized message to thank you. Plus we'll list you as a supporter and send you a social media shoutout.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jan 15
Our Photography in Print
We'll send you a collection of our best photography in the form of a coffee-table photo book. Alberto is a professional photographer and his photos are sure to captivate you! Plus we'll send you a special WildJunket t-shirt, list you as a supporter and give you a social media shoutout.
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Jan 15
Design our Rickshaw
For the grand prize, you'll get the honor to choose the design for our rickshaw. The Adventurists have allowed us to pimp our rickshaw in whatever way we want to, and we'd love for you to decide!
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Jan 15