sponsor a (s)mile

I've been watching Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman on their epic motorcycle adventure all the Long Way Down from John O'Groats in Scotland through Europe and Africa to Cape Town, South Africa. It's like a 21st century lads version of Michael Palin's jolly jaunts around the world and follows on from their last trip from London to New York the (wrong) Long Way Round. Another inspirational set of characters to give one itchy feet...

One of the charities they're associated with and raising money for on their trip is UNICEF. On their way through Africa the boys visited places where UNICEF are working, like in Ethiopia where they are still clearing land mines from previous wars and educating local children and families about the dangers that remain.

You can support this work by sponsoring a mile of Ewan and Charlie's route. All of the money raised supports the UNICEF Long Way Down Fund to help children affected by conflict, poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa. For example, £1 will buy six sachets of peanut butter paste that is used to treat children with malnutrition. Checkout the map - I've sponsored mile 114.