Crazy ride attempt by newbie for the Curry Aid Charity.

[Dr. Dung Beetle]

Thanks Dub

My post was because your post simply said 'sponsor me'; that was all, nothing else. Now it seems the money is for India.

I have travelled in Asia too, a fair bit, and I'm sorry to have to tell you that giving through charity to India may not be what it seems.

India is the biggest arms buyer on the planet
India has a space programme
India is massively corrupt, with countless billions stolen
India is full of scams
India has the money to help its people, who sorely need proper social programmes.

If you ask me, I can suggest how you can better raise money for your charity.

I'll leave it at that.

Best wishes!

[Diesel Pete]

It's not like giving to one of the big charities where most of he money is taken in "admin" in this case the money goes directly to one orphanage. I am sure Paul will come on and explain in greater detail.

I'll be glad to chuck a pound in the pot at Ullapool although no doubt it will be more

[Dr. Dung Beetle]

Recently in India I was asked for money for "an orphanage" in South India. The guy was well dressed and had a neat little moped. I asked where is the orphanage and followed up the address. Yes there were kids in there - looked OK. Then I found out that these were local kids on a holiday trip. The guy was pocketing the cash.

There are a thousand stories like this. The point is India has the money. Anything less is a drop in the ocean, and good people think they're making a difference. Theyre not.

[tiger800xc]

Great idea Dubber, we will sponsor you
even though Claire AKA Layerlass Said you should do it in a mankini :laugh:

[dubber68]

Would live to do it in a mankini but there is no armour in one and you know what they say all the gear all the time. Plus people normally pay to avoid such a sight

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[norris]

Good on you mate, I will defo sponsor you.


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[outrunner]

I will give you a quid no problem, see you there.

Andy.

[Bonniebird]

Myself and my hubby (Homer) will sponsor you as well, see you at Ullapool B)

[lancashirelad]

I'll sponsor you as well I thought Babyv did well on a 125 from Glasgow last year & it was far enough back from Ullapool on mi Tiger to Lancs in a day to be honest!!!

[Wozzy]

Go for it , I've got a quid here with your name on it