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In December 2009 Andy Craven and Neil Davidson set off on the mighty Africa Rally, driving a 1980's Renault 5 ("Raymond"), through thousands of miles of desert, jungle, and minefields, from London to Cameroon, to raise as much money as they can for charity - the Rainforest Foundation, to be exact.

Billed as one of the stupidest adventures to put your name to, the Africa Rally sees 200 clapped-out bangers depart London on the 13th of December, aiming to arrive in Kribi, Cameroon, six weeks later and hopefully with the same number of limbs that they started out with. Unable to resist a silly idea, Andy and Neil have decided that the best way to spend Christmas 2009 is to have a crack at it themselves. With mustaches waxed, G&Ts brimming, and the sun on their backs, they stand as good a chance as anyone, we reckon.

It's all, thankfully, for charity. We're doing this for the Rainforest Foundation, a charity that tackles deforestation in many countries around the world. Every year an area of rainforest the size of England and Wales is cut down. This leaves local people homeless, drives animals and plants to extinction and releases more CO2 emissions, which cause climate change, than all of the world's planes, trains and cars. The Rainforest Foundation UK helps forest communities to gain land rights, challenge logging companies and manage forests for their own wellbeing and protection of their environment.  
  
They want your support. They want your amusement. And, if it's not too much trouble, they'd quite like a bit of your money.

Hi guys, well hope you had a fab African Christmas and are safe and sound, look forward to hearing all about your trip when you get back. Donation by Sharon Kelly 12/01/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You guys are just the coolest piece of shit I know! Can I please have an autograph when you are back? Good luck & see you soon! C. Donation by Claudia 17/12/09  

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Have a blast guys, hope you make it in one piece! Donation by David Bowen 14/12/09  

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Good luck with it, hope you have a great Christmas where ever you end up and make it home with some good stories! Donation by Jenny Masca 13/12/09  

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Enjoy your adventure, hope Raymond does not let you down, and Merry Christmas. Donation by Audrey Fraser 10/12/09  

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All the best, you two. Drive safe. Xmas & New Year under the African sky.....amazing!!! Donation by Fiona Davidson 09/12/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 09/12/09  

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make sure Raymond looks after you, goodluck guys with your adventure. stay safe Donation by Morag Hepburn 06/12/09  

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Best of luck!! Donation by Sean Lonergan / Gr44 05/12/09  

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Watch out for all the beasties. C & D Donation by Cherry Coupland 03/12/09  

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Remember that football, alcohol, cigarettes & women are universal! Donation by Ben B 29/11/09  

£100.00

From John and Pauline Craven! Thanks ever so much guys! Donation by Team Fool Tank 27/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Joan Rafferty 23/11/09  

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Come back safe, have a great time Donation by Joscelin Barnett 16/11/09  

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Good luck and have a good Christmas in Africa xx Donation by Amanda Key 16/11/09  

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Enjoy Christmas in the sweltering heat... It's quite unsettling. (Though Champagne helps... pack a case or two... who needs water anyway?) Donation by Elizabeth Clare 16/11/09  

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Good luck guys! Donation by Leon Benjamin 15/11/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Sahal 28/10/09  

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Donation by Rob G 23/10/09  

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May the va va voom be with you. Good luck and I hope that you don't hit any trees on the way! Donation by Shaun Ahern 13/10/09  

chose promise, chose due Donation by julien Grouteau 12/10/09  

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Good luck you crazy fools! Donation by Gerrard 04/10/09  

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Good luck guys!!!x Donation by Ailidh Gallagher 29/09/09  

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You crazy fool! Donation by Alex Pearson 28/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

£5 extra for every door you loose on the way...! Donation by Andrew Nappin 28/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck with your travels!!! Donation by Jessica Howarth 07/09/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 29/07/09  

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... Ain't no limit to what man can achieve when he has coffee and a Renault 5. You have both, now go forth! Donation by Richard Parker 29/07/09  

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Good luck you crazy fools! :-) Donation by JENNIFER WALKER 20/07/09  

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Well at least this donation will go some way towards cancelling out that vehicle's carbon emissions! Good luck to yous Donation by Phil Calver 20/07/09  

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