What is Bummit? Bummit is a charity hitch-hiking group that has been running for the past nine years. We are part of the University of Sheffield Students' Union and part of Sheffield RAG.

It all started 8 years ago with some people from Sheffield RAG hitch-hiking to Bognor Regis to raise money for local charities. The following year they ventured further afield to Budapest and Bummit has propelled ever since. This year, we are thrilled to reveal that we have our sights on Sofia in Bulgaria.

The challenge is to hitch-hike across Europe in order to reach Sofia in 8 days. In additon, there shall be a mystery half way destination that will be revealed on the day of departure.

One team sets of on Monday (02/03/12) morning, and the other on Wednesday (04/03/12) morning.

Hitchers are required to raise £200 miniumum sposorship to support Sheffield RAG's worthy causes. 85% of the money raised shall support local charities in Sheffield and South Yorkshire, with the remaining 15% supporting charities further afield.

Follow @bummithitchhike for a real-time Twitter journal from both teams of hitchers, and visit http://www.bummit.co.uk/tracker/master_map/ to track their progress on a real-time map once they set off.

Hitchers will be taking photos and video blogs along the way which we aim to screen online & at live events when both teams return.

You can donate and support our charity hitchikers here: http://goo.gl/WrfZI

Thanks for reading!

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