The Social Media Syndicate has teamed up with Intrepid Travel specialists in small group tours, to raffle off a ‘trip of a lifetime’ to an exotic location.

The fundraising raffle will be held from 6 to 12 June, with the winner being randomly drawn and notified the following week.

Money raised will go towards the Syndicate's attempted 10,000 mile drive from London, England to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, raising funds for the international children’s aid organisation, the Christina Noble Foundation. At the end of the rally the car will be donated to a local charity.

 

Syndicate member, Deb Corbeil says, "driving 10,000 miles is going to be a test of mental strength and willpower. Knowing that we will be gifting a car to a community in need makes the challenge incredibly worth it!”

As part of their commitment to protecting the environment, Intrepid Travel will be providing carbon offsets for the fuel of the car.

“We're eager to follow the journey from London to Mongolia and very happy to play a role in assisting in the fundraising efforts in an environmentally friendly way and what an experience this will be - exploring a road much less travelled!"

 

 

 

The Mongol Rally is an unscripted adventure from London to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Since 2004, over £1.5 million has been raised for charity by the Mongol Rally.

Team member Sherry Ott added, "this trip is really about a convergence of things that are important to me – travel, giving back and challenge. With Intrepid Travel, we're able to offer that chance to a supporter as well."

Each team is asked to raise a minimum £1000 for charity at least £500 of which goes to the official Rally charity, the Christina Noble Children's Foundation. This money will make a massive difference to the lives of some of the poorest people in Mongolia.

 

 

 

 

About The Rally Raffle
The fundraising raffle by Intrepid Travel is offering a choice of two trips as prizes:

Wild Mongolia - This 15 day trip in our final destination for the Mongol Rally is a trip to remember. Take in the sights of the country's capital Ulaanbaatar before heading out for your great adventure. You will be staying in Ger Camps, hiking volcanos and enjoying Mongolian barbecues. Follow the footsteps of Genghis Kahn and take a camel ride into the desert sand dunes of Khogno
Khan.

Inca Trail – This 8 day trip takes you through Peru. Starting in Lima you will spend the day exploring the historic centre of the city. It is then off to the charming city of Cuzco in the centre of the country. Explore the Sacred Valley and the ancient city of Ollantaytambo before beginning your trek on the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Voted as one of the new 7 World Wonders this is a trip you will never forget.

‘Rally Raffle’ Fundraising Details
The Social Media Syndicate has already raised USD$4,500 for the Christina Noble Foundation, the official charity of the Mongol Rally.

Funds raised by the Rally Raffle will go towards petrol and other trip expenses.

• The Rally Raffle can be entered at http://thesocialmediasyndicate.com/win-a-tour-with-intrepid-travel

• The prize is a choice of one of two trips from Intrepid Travel.
• Raffle entries cost USD$5 each.
• The Rally Raffle is open and runs from June 6th until Midnight PST on June 12th.
• The winner will be chosen in a random draw and announced the following week.
• Further terms will be available on site.

 

 

 

About the Social Media Syndicate

The Social Media Syndicate comprises four individuals, all known personalities in the worldwide travel blogging community.

Sherry Ott from ottsworld.com said,
"We specifically chose a longer rally route through the ‘stans’ in order to get to places that traditionally get little coverage in the travel writing world. The goal of the rally is to not only to make it there and raise money for Mongolian charities along the way, but in general to promote understanding of that part of the world."

 

 

 

Rick Griffin from midliferoadshow.tv said,
"For me it all about stretching my personal boundaries and checking a lot of things off my bucket list. Knowing that the rally is all for a good cause, makes it that much better."

 

 

 

 

Dave Bouskill from theplanetd.com said,
"Ever since cycling Africa in 2008, we had been looking for another epic adventure. When Sherry approached us about the Mongol Rally, we didn't hesitate. It was exactly the challenge that we were looking for."

Deb Corbeil from theplanetd.com said,
"We spend a lot of our time travelling solo and we look forward to being a part of something bigger; something that brings people from all nations together for one great adventure.”