Claudia Maccioni, a 31 -year -old photographer, and José Ramón Puig "Koke", a journalist of 39, have climbed to his T3 Syncro transport to travel for three months more than 20,000 kilometers over West Africa in the 10 -Fronterasphotofotofoto . Morocco will be his gateway to the African continent, and then cross Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Togo until reaching Benin. After raising more than 10,300 euros in the 10th concentration of Volkswagen with the support of Volkswagen Commercial vehicles, they undertake this solidarity adventure in which the donation of this collection will be made entirely of the Peace & Love hospitals through the NGO Breast Care International. The objective is to prevent and fight against cancer in Africa, the first cause of mortality in the continent.
"We as ambassadors of this NGO will be responsible for making the symbolic delivery of this amount once we arrive in Ghana, where we have planned the arrival in August," says Koke. "We are very happy and proud of the generosity of Volkswagen commercial vehicles for having helped us achieve this dream. Without them, their effort and their passion, it would not have been possible," says Claudia.
The progress of the “10 Fronterasphotofurg” project can be followed on the network through their blog , where Claudia and José Ramón regularly report the state of the adventure. They also have a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Volkswagen T3, the solidarity van
the choice of a Volkswagen Transporter T3 Syncro of 1988 responds to practical and versatility issues. Its reliability and driving benefits for any type of road or road and its use as housing at the same time make it very attractive when facing any challenge. In addition, this model is associated with a spirit of freedom, adventure and passion that characterizes the two members of the trip.
The syncro t3 used is an exclusive model. Only 43,468 units were manufactured worldwide and 5,848 of this particular model (panelado). It has received modifications such as a 90 hp TDI engine and new trail mourning trail of large load capacity. In addition, long -range front headlights have been installed and two bacas holder in the ceiling. Inside, travelers will have gas kitchen, fridge, stationary heating, double bed both in the lower and upper zone, LED lighting, double solar plate and thermal insulators, among other equipment.
