Southern Mongolia’s most dominant feature is the Gobi Desert, half a million square miles of wilderness containing some of the Earth’s most diverse and beautiful landscapes. The sand dunes and vast blue sky of legend are found here, as are valleys where grass grows beside ice formations that sparkle until mid-summer, and canyons and cliffs that glow orange in the evening light. Shaggy two-humped camels, Gobi bears, ibex, and gazelle are just some of the wildlife sharing this remarkable land with nomadic families living in round white gers, the traditional felt and canvas dwellings of Mongolia’s herdsmen. Meeting these desert nomads, known for their friendliness and hospitality, is a highlight of any visit to the Gobi.

In addition to the warmth of its people, the Gobi’s ancient treasures continue to draw adventurers to Mongolia’s southern provinces. Among the desert’s most famous and dramatic sights is the Flaming Cliffs, where dinosaur hunters made one of the 20th century’s most important discoveries. The glow of these red sandstone cliffs was a dramatic backdrop for the unearthing of dinosaur eggs in 1923, an event that established the Gobi as one of paleontology’s most important research destinations.

Jimmy was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2002.

MND is a rapidly progressive and fatal disease of the nervous system which kills five people a day in the UK.  The Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association The SMND Association exists to help and support all those affected by MND specifically in Scotland. The Association provides specialist care and support through its care team, equipment loan and information services. Research is encouraged and promoted into all aspects of this disease

“Motor Neurone Disease” Scotland

www.mndscotland.org.uk

Motor Neurone Disease stops the nerve cells that control the body’s movement from sending messages to muscles. MND is often rapid and always fatal. There is no known cure.

There are currently 375 people living in Scotland with MND, and more than 130 people will be diagnosed this year.MND Scotland is the only charity providing care and support for people with MND and their carers, while also funding research into the disease. Everyone with MND in Scotland receives direct care from our team of Care Specialists who also ensure that our information and support services can be accessed after diagnosis and throughout the progression of the disease.

2011 charity Gobi trek

“Making a difference for others”

ladies, gentlemen & lovers of the great “game” I would like to run a wee idea past you, and ask if you could kindly say if you think the under mention supporters & clubs would back me on it or not!,

I would like to invite 6 x supporters from 3 x Scottish premier teams to take part in this ones in a life time adventure and trek 100 miles through the famous Gobi desert in China with me,

•         8 x supporters from rangers F.C (or more if possible)

•          8 x supporters from Celtic F.C.(or more if possible)

•          8 x supporters from Motherwell F.C.(or more if possible)

The supporters aim is simple it will be to, raise as much money for two very special football related charities which are connected to two famous but sadly deceased football legends in the form of, Jinky Johnston & Davie cooper, both who have connections with the three clubs nominated.

To

Follow in the foot steps of Genghis Khan?

Would you follow?  In support of 2 true Scottish sporting legends?

On the 3^rd of September 2011, I plan to take 30 x supporters from three different clubs(Rangers, Celtic &Motherwell)  and trek 100 miles through the stunning landscape of the Gobi desert in china,

To raise funds for;

Jinky Johnston & Davie Cooper’s charities.

For full details on how you can take part in this ones in a life time trip please,

 E -mail “Jock Mcinnes” (Scone) at abseil@hotmail.co.uk