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A pair of Penzance daredevils are setting off from
Plymouth and driving deep into the African continent in a car that cost
them £100.
Neville
Pittman and Shelly Pender are seeking sponsors for the 4700 mile
fundraising trip for the Newlyn's Fishermen's Mission and Plymouth
Hospital's Hyperbaric Centre.
The
thrill seekers participants to the Plymouth to Dakar Challenge, will
drive across France, through Spain, cross the Gibraltar Straights into
Morocco, cross the Western Sahara, through Mauritania and into Mali's
capital city, Bamako.
The journey is expected to take three weeks.
"Both
of us like a challenge and we're thrilled to be doing something this
exciting while helping people out in the process. And yes, we are
confident the 16-year-old Vauxhall Frontera is up to the journey," said
Neville.
The pair are appealing for old mobile phones and charges, footballs,
football kits, stationary and medical supplies to donate for an
auction, with all funds raised given to local charities.
Company's offering donations can stick their logo on the side of the car.
"There will be cameras everywhere we go, hopefully we can get some good Cornish sponsors," said Neville.
To donate to the Fishermen's Mission and Plymouth Hyperbaric Centre visit www.crabbycrusaders.webeden.co.uk.
To donate items phone Neville on 07919 034652 or Shelly on 07770 419265. Larger items can be collected.
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