Silvergull 2 - on Tour
I collect donations for children's hospices with my Vespa
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The reason for my motivation
The idea originated during the farewell tour of the Silver Gull 1. At that time, I decided to give up motorcycling (BMW R 1200 GS Adventure) and enjoyed a wonderful farewell tour to the Dolomites, Lake Garda, via Milan, into Switzerland, through the Allgäu region and eastern Germany, and back home. The idea came to me to raise some money for a good cause during the tour. Upon my return, I was able to donate €850 to the Sternenbrücke Children's Hospice in Hamburg. This desire to involve others in my projects through fundraising appeals somehow intensified. Since I didn't want to give up motorized two-wheelers entirely, the Vespa GTS 300 Racing Sixties (Silver Gull 2) entered my life and will accompany me on my future endeavors. At the same time, I lead a relatively secure and comfortable life and would like to contribute something positive to people in different circumstances, even if it's just a small gesture.
Registration declaration
Due to numerous inquiries regarding the registration process, I'd like to briefly explain. Registration simply signals your willingness to make a future donation; my primary goal is to initially promote the project by listing registered visitors here on the website. Registration does not entail any obligations whatsoever . If you prefer to donate anonymously, that's absolutely fine, and I will respect your wishes. Whether you are a company or a private individual (potential) donor, registration serves solely to promote and support this project. Donations themselves will likely be initiated at a later, official date. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
How is the fundraiser planned?
Donations will be processed through a bank and a system specifically developed for this purpose, ensuring maximum transparency for donors regarding the whereabouts and use of their donations. I am currently preparing for this and hope to achieve the greatest possible trust and willingness to donate. From the starting point to the North Cape and back, supporting me should be easy and accessible to everyone interested. Every donation is appreciated and will be rewarded with an activity yet to be determined. I will proactively approach individuals and companies both during the planning phase and throughout the tour. It is crucial to understand that every cent donated or sponsored will be divided equally among five children's hospices; I will personally cover all other expenses.
Current problems should also be mentioned.
My current plans to allow companies and private individuals to act as potential donors or sponsors present some hurdles. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to accept donations and potentially forward them later to the hospices in Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden that are intended to benefit. As a private individual, I'm not permitted to issue donation receipts, which is why any financial support can only be officially recorded as a gift. However, this shouldn't be too much of a problem overall, and I'm already working to build the necessary trust. I'm currently in contact with various supporters and advisors and am happy to share their information here. Anyone with relevant expertise on this topic is warmly invited to support me.
The planned donation platform will be...
After carefully considering various options, I have decided to organize donations through betterplace.me, which I believe is the best donation platform. For more information regarding the transparency and reliability of this platform, please see the description and additional information.
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Silver Gull 2 - North Cape
This idea came to me on the return trip from the 30th anniversary celebration of the Svenska Scooterklubben (Swedish Vespa Club) and I was absolutely thrilled. The goal is to collect donations on this tour, which will then be distributed equally among social and charitable organizations in Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. More information will follow.
