st247
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£20 
, well spent i'd say.
, well spent i'd say.
3rd Mali Madness Mission is a 'GO'
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DavidHale
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Hope you don't mind me answering for you Bert...
He's doing it by truck because the bike won't carry enough meds
I thought as much, but Berts reference to his ankle just made me wonder.
And your right - a ton of meds is an awful lot!
Bert - got your geography teacher co-driver again?
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I just realised that this thread sort of depends on people who know what Bert did on the last two trips.
For those of you who have no idea what is going on (and Bert please do correct me if I get this bit wrong)
Trip 1)
Bert rides his bike to Mopti for a bit of a jolly while raising some money for SOS Childrens Villages in Mali. When Bert sees what the situation is first hand he realises how inadequate a bike load of asprin and a pocketful of change is - hence...
Trip 2) Bert (who has already been out of work for some time) sells off a whole load of personal 'surplus' (including family heirlooms) to fund buying a pickup truck and filling it with a wider range of medical supplies. Cash to help fund Bert's trip is raised in all the usual ways including considerable support from here.
Trip 3) Despite having no functioning ankles to speak of and still not having a job and despite Bert's own financial input into the last trip being eyewateringly painful (we're not talking a few hundred quid here - but quite a lot more) the mad bugger is considering doing it again. This is why I had no hesitation pledging £100 - I only really understood the level of commitment Bert has when he'd finished trip 2, I wanted to do more this time than I managed last time. Same as Bert really...
WHY?
Why does Bert do it? Why not just throw some money at them?
Essentially because (as David Hale mentioned earlier) Bert takes a truck load of the medicines they need (and toys and other items) directly to where they are needed.
This means no-one can 'take their cut' along the way and dilute the aid. 100% goes directly to the kids who need it.
I hope that's a fair summary, and I hope it encourages people who may not have been involved in the past to feel they can be part of the 'support crew' for Trip3 2007
For those of you who have no idea what is going on (and Bert please do correct me if I get this bit wrong)
Trip 1)
Bert rides his bike to Mopti for a bit of a jolly while raising some money for SOS Childrens Villages in Mali. When Bert sees what the situation is first hand he realises how inadequate a bike load of asprin and a pocketful of change is - hence...
Trip 2) Bert (who has already been out of work for some time) sells off a whole load of personal 'surplus' (including family heirlooms) to fund buying a pickup truck and filling it with a wider range of medical supplies. Cash to help fund Bert's trip is raised in all the usual ways including considerable support from here.
Trip 3) Despite having no functioning ankles to speak of and still not having a job and despite Bert's own financial input into the last trip being eyewateringly painful (we're not talking a few hundred quid here - but quite a lot more) the mad bugger is considering doing it again. This is why I had no hesitation pledging £100 - I only really understood the level of commitment Bert has when he'd finished trip 2, I wanted to do more this time than I managed last time. Same as Bert really...
WHY?
Why does Bert do it? Why not just throw some money at them?
Essentially because (as David Hale mentioned earlier) Bert takes a truck load of the medicines they need (and toys and other items) directly to where they are needed.
This means no-one can 'take their cut' along the way and dilute the aid. 100% goes directly to the kids who need it.
I hope that's a fair summary, and I hope it encourages people who may not have been involved in the past to feel they can be part of the 'support crew' for Trip3 2007
For the uninitiated amonst us how much roughly does it cost to get there and back and what is the cost of a van load of drugs and are we encouraged to collect/donate toys games etc? 
For the uninitiated amonst us how much roughly does it cost to get there and back and what is the cost of a van load of drugs and are we encouraged to collect/donate toys games etc?
mmm how long is a piece of string?
but I'll do my bestCosts -
The vehicle itself, and the miles you put on it, damage to repair, vehicle consumables (air filters, oil filters, diesel filters etc etc)- servicing said vehicle before you go-
Last time I trashed 5 tyres, 3 diesel filters, 2 air filters, broke bits of plastic around the toyota fender areas-
Vehicle equipment - long list - wise to have a raise air intake- vehicle prep is never cheap.
Diesel - work out your vehicle consumption and distance to cover- fule prices fluctuate madly - cheapest (where I load up) is before Mauri border there is one tax free station there-
Ferry - UK to Santander
Ferry Spain to Maroc and returns natch.
Medicines- wewll that really depends on what you are carrying-
I assume you have your camping gear-
Money to 'insure' the vehicle in Mali and Mauri although would not like to test its real value as suspect it's noit worth the paper its one.
Visas for Mauri & Mali
Your own vaccinations/meds you need especially anti malarial- your GP can help-
and so on- I'm sure I've missed stuff
There is a great deal to do especially with admin to maintain full transparency when workingto raise money in the charities's name.
Travel incidentals/food/some cheap accom but still some to pay/ a better hotel in NCK and BMK as respite is needed.
so much to do, so little time-
New dedicated bank account to open
As far as good- it is not a question of what we would all love to take but to obtain from whomsoever you are planning to deliver to a list a needed items- Those can be hard/costly to find.
You need to do a lot of calls- I was 'at it' for 8 months full time for the second mission- learning curve-
Now it's faster but still same work but no longer 'in the dark' as to 'know-how' - gets expensive at home when you are not getting any income either.
I have the support of a Pharmaceutical wholesaler where I can obtain volume and items as cost- VAT sadly still bites you but you can get that back- more paperwork too-
I have the purchasing power thansk to the MD of that company and that is why I can make your donation go so much further.
Medicines are mostly needed
Then come scholastic supplies ( see wanted list above)
then comes clothes/footwear
then toys
hope this give you a little view of what it all entails!
UPDATE
Fil- thanks mostly correct
The 1st time was by F650GS Dakar modded A-la-Bert
carrying about £1250 's worth of Malorone- a designer drug which can not only prevent malaria but cures it- Made by Glaxo- despite all attempts, sadly they don't want to help.
I went to the Festival de la Musique in Essakane (no you will not find it on a map...... 'cos it's a place in the desert- !
Why do I do it?
My Late Mother was a nurse at Great ormond Street Hospital for children during the last great war- in her memory but also because....it's just the right thing to do.
I have a 'GS' and I love to travel- I have been lucky in my lifetime to have been born in the EU- Had I been born elsewhere- like Africa...life would have been very different.
So, in a way it's a 'thank you' to the Universe
Look into those eyes on the pictures- you'd never know what suffering they have seen yet they smile- bless them.
And Fil, it's one ankle which is trashed- thank goodness the other still works!!
Fil- thanks mostly correct
The 1st time was by F650GS Dakar modded A-la-Bert
carrying about £1250 's worth of Malorone- a designer drug which can not only prevent malaria but cures it- Made by Glaxo- despite all attempts, sadly they don't want to help.
I went to the Festival de la Musique in Essakane (no you will not find it on a map...... 'cos it's a place in the desert- !
Why do I do it?
My Late Mother was a nurse at Great ormond Street Hospital for children during the last great war- in her memory but also because....it's just the right thing to do.
I have a 'GS' and I love to travel- I have been lucky in my lifetime to have been born in the EU- Had I been born elsewhere- like Africa...life would have been very different.
So, in a way it's a 'thank you' to the Universe
Look into those eyes on the pictures- you'd never know what suffering they have seen yet they smile- bless them.
And Fil, it's one ankle which is trashed- thank goodness the other still works!!
IMPORTANT NEWS
I'm going to take a wild risk here- showing my Faith-
and say that the Mission is a 'GO'
Donations can me made into this new dedicated account
Account Name Bertrand M Sargisson
Account number 04686691 First Direct Bank
Sort code 40-47-86
For full accountability/transparency, it is critical that when you donate, you must please write me an email with your full name and amount and date paid in- I am responsible to tell the Charity who gave what and when- no addresses needed.
If you have Euros or Dirhams you'd like to send me by post, please email me directly.
bertsosmali 'at' yahoo.co.uk (delete spaces)
I have finished prepping the Toyota. I must have everything ready to go by end November 2007- please act now if you wish to help this mission
Thank you
I'm going to take a wild risk here- showing my Faith-
and say that the Mission is a 'GO'
Donations can me made into this new dedicated account
Account Name Bertrand M Sargisson
Account number 04686691 First Direct Bank
Sort code 40-47-86
For full accountability/transparency, it is critical that when you donate, you must please write me an email with your full name and amount and date paid in- I am responsible to tell the Charity who gave what and when- no addresses needed.
If you have Euros or Dirhams you'd like to send me by post, please email me directly.
bertsosmali 'at' yahoo.co.uk (delete spaces)
I have finished prepping the Toyota. I must have everything ready to go by end November 2007- please act now if you wish to help this mission
Thank you
Mr K
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I'm going to take a wild risk here- showing my Faith-
and say that the Mission is a 'GO'
Donations can me made into this new dedicated account
Account Name Bertrand M Sargisson
Account number 04686691 First Direct Bank
Sort code 40-47-86
For full accountability/transparency, it is critical that when you donate, you must please write me an email with your full name and amount and date paid in- I am responsible to tell the Charity who gave what and when- no addresses needed.
If you have Euros or Dirhams you'd like to send me by post, please email me directly.
bertsosmali 'at' yahoo.co.uk (delete spaces)
I have finished prepping the Toyota. I must have everything ready to go by end November 2007- please act now if you wish to help this mission
Thank you
Erm..for a friend of mine who's a bit slow: How does one use those account details to get the money to you?
DavidHale
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Bert: You've got money. BTW, I added a bit...
Possu
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£20 transferred to the bank account.
I remember a collection of unwanted bike gear a couple of years ago that raised money for one of the Africa charity trips - anyone fancy doing the same again? I've got stuff to get rid of, I appreciate that it may not happen in time for Bert's trip but worth thinking about for the next charity ride?
I remember a collection of unwanted bike gear a couple of years ago that raised money for one of the Africa charity trips - anyone fancy doing the same again? I've got stuff to get rid of, I appreciate that it may not happen in time for Bert's trip but worth thinking about for the next charity ride?
taslehoff
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20 Squid on the way as soon as 0A ( wife) sorts it, and good luck 
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Erm..for a friend of mine who's a bit slow: How does one use those account details to get the money to you?
If you have online banking you can use them in the "pay someone" (or whatever your online bank calls it) or you can pop in to your local branch (if you have one) and ask them to do a bank transfer.
Good news Bert - good news indeed. I'll transfer my money tonight for you
Bert, I can pledge a tenner. God bless ya matey
Captain Pugwash
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Money transferred.Well done Bert !
Thank you thank you thank you
thanks everyone
Passed the pledge state- please donate as much as you can in the account listed below.
I have managed to get a call through to Moussa Thiemoko Coulibali, village director - the outbreaks of malaria have cleaned out the malorone I delivered last time- This again is on top of the list and is the most expensive item - so , at their request, I'll focus more of your help on that drug but sill still get some of the 'wish list' below as much as the fundraising can provide + £2000 of my own. (last heirlooms sold yesterday)
Below is the type of medical supplies which are most needed.
Malorone anti malarail or its generic- children's doses and adult doses- this is one of the most needed items as malaria is rife over there.
Machines for testing blood glucose with spare batteries and as many test strips as possible - Made by LifeScan i think - machine called 'Ultra'
• Brolene antibiotic eye wash (200 mini bottles)
• Disposable steripods 20 ml - 4 boxes
• All types of pain killing medicine - aspirin/ibuprofen/anadin etc etc
• All types of sterile gauze /bandages / safety pins
• Toothbrushes , toothpaste ,
• Syringes of all sizes with matching needles - you know which are the most used
• All types of multi vitamins- 4 boxes
• Amoxillin caps 250 mg as much as possible- as widest used
• Vitamin C
• Imodium & rehydrating salts (dioralyte?) (big diaorhea problems out there)
• Otrivine nasal decongestant
• Gaviscon or anti acid tablets 1 box
• Boxes of disposable gloves 3 boxes
• Cod liver oil 1 box
• Cod liver oil with Evening Primrose Oil 1 box
• Cuticura / E45 cream 1 box
• Inhalers for those with asthma
• Sterile wipes / baby wipes 1 box
• Items for Baby care (but not disposal nappies as these cause a pollution/disposal problem)
• Insulin syringes -
• antiseptic wipes (prior to injection) alcohol wipes
• Medical 'tools' such as stetoscope, scalpels & blades, microscope slides & cover slips, a good microscope would be brilliant, sphygamanemeter, machine to look into the ears, thermometers (manual- not battery driven)
• OTHER ITEMS SOUGHT
• children's exercise books 1000
• biros, pencils, rubbers, 2000
• chalk
• Flip-flop rubber shoes 100 pairs assorted sizes from size 3 to 8
thanks everyonePassed the pledge state- please donate as much as you can in the account listed below.
I have managed to get a call through to Moussa Thiemoko Coulibali, village director - the outbreaks of malaria have cleaned out the malorone I delivered last time- This again is on top of the list and is the most expensive item - so , at their request, I'll focus more of your help on that drug but sill still get some of the 'wish list' below as much as the fundraising can provide + £2000 of my own. (last heirlooms sold yesterday)
Below is the type of medical supplies which are most needed.
Malorone anti malarail or its generic- children's doses and adult doses- this is one of the most needed items as malaria is rife over there.
Machines for testing blood glucose with spare batteries and as many test strips as possible - Made by LifeScan i think - machine called 'Ultra'
• Brolene antibiotic eye wash (200 mini bottles)
• Disposable steripods 20 ml - 4 boxes
• All types of pain killing medicine - aspirin/ibuprofen/anadin etc etc
• All types of sterile gauze /bandages / safety pins
• Toothbrushes , toothpaste ,
• Syringes of all sizes with matching needles - you know which are the most used
• All types of multi vitamins- 4 boxes
• Amoxillin caps 250 mg as much as possible- as widest used
• Vitamin C
• Imodium & rehydrating salts (dioralyte?) (big diaorhea problems out there)
• Otrivine nasal decongestant
• Gaviscon or anti acid tablets 1 box
• Boxes of disposable gloves 3 boxes
• Cod liver oil 1 box
• Cod liver oil with Evening Primrose Oil 1 box
• Cuticura / E45 cream 1 box
• Inhalers for those with asthma
• Sterile wipes / baby wipes 1 box
• Items for Baby care (but not disposal nappies as these cause a pollution/disposal problem)
• Insulin syringes -
• antiseptic wipes (prior to injection) alcohol wipes
• Medical 'tools' such as stetoscope, scalpels & blades, microscope slides & cover slips, a good microscope would be brilliant, sphygamanemeter, machine to look into the ears, thermometers (manual- not battery driven)
• OTHER ITEMS SOUGHT
• children's exercise books 1000
• biros, pencils, rubbers, 2000
• chalk
• Flip-flop rubber shoes 100 pairs assorted sizes from size 3 to 8
Safe Trip Bert
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Well done Bert
Frank
Donation sent direct to your account
E Mail as per request
Well done Bert
Frank
