A story of sun, sea, the Sahara, a Suzuki and a Sprite caravan
Long time friends, Lee Wright and Mark Knight, joined a car rally to Africa to raise essential funds for a medical centre in Africa and community workers in Somerset, closer to home.
The only difference between them and the other teams was that these two chose to tow a 23-year-old Sprite Alpine caravan behind their 15-year-old Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Caravan magazine has the exclusive story...
Click for part one – “We travelled a total of 5500 miles raising £2530 for Somerset Community Foundation.
"The vehicle auction for car and caravan is expected to raise around £1500 for medical care in Africa.”
Click for part two – “Have you seen the Toyota pick-up with armed men in the back, approaching fast? It doesn’t look good…”
Click for part three – “Towing the caravan through Marrakech Medina on New Year’s Eve caused absolute chaos!”
Speaking of Lee and Mark’s efforts, chief executive of Somerset Community Foundation, Justin Sargent, told Caravan magazine: “Lee and Mark’s phenomenal efforts will make a real different to Somerset Community Foundation’s support for the local charities and voluntary organisations that serve our communities.
“These organisations, which largely operate ‘below the radar’, really do need our support to help those in greatest need and make our communities thriving and vibrant places to live.
“I’d like to thank Lee and Mark for their support and commitment to Somerset.”
• Donate via the team's JustGiving page, or donate directly to Somerset Community Foundation.
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