Help us get back on the road and get Henry pt.2
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Henry: Mercedes Benz 814, 7.5 t, 1997- stolen on 20/03/2019 from south east London.
This was a card Ben drew for me few weeks before we'd even seen Henry. Looking at it later we realised that Henry was the truck from our subconscious...
backstory: After years of planning and saving we finally found the One which had it all- good engine, a lot of room to build, great potential and low milage. Henry in the late 90s was used to transport vegetables and in most recent years got renovated to tow antique tractors . This year he found a new purpose - becoming our home. We started to convert him and quickly he not only took over our hearts, but also time and savings. We put as much of our energy and spare time as we could getting Henry ready to hit the road with us. While doing the conversion we sorned the truck as we couldn't afford the insurance on 7.5 tonne commercial van. We never doubted that once there would be any valuables inside - someone would inevitably try to break in - so we were planning to get the anti theft and fire insurance this week after fitting the solar panels and doing the electrics. Naively it never crossed our mind that someone would decide to steal the truck itself - a 7m long beast, 3,5m tall - with fitted windows and side door - definitely not suitable for commercial purposes in London (it's too old to meet the Low Emission- it faces £200 fine for everyday of driving in London). Converting it to motorhome ASAP was the only option.
On 20th of March, in the night of Spring Equinox - someone decided to take Henry from us. We were to learn the hard way when coming to work next morning. After contacting police and talking to security we were told that none of the multiple cameras shining above Henry were working. Driving around, trying to find any clues - we start to feel really hopeless. Someone not only stole our vehicle, but attacked our long awaited dream. After a weekend of many of us searching the corners of greater London we received a message from the Met police that they are not investigating the disappearance of Henry due to "lack of evidence".
We are devastated and heartbroken. It's been crucial to have all the support and love - Although it's a tough pill to swallow we were touched how many people shared the post and stood in solidarity. We really hope that we may still find Henry, but at the moment it doesn't seem a likely scenario. They can take our truck, but they won't destroy our determination and dream. The journey continues!
We are currently printing benefit T-shirts to help make some of the money back that we lost . We never like to ask for help, but this time all of our savings have been lost along with the truck. Any donations will go straight towards getting the next truck- and as soon as we can we will share help and the love back! Thank you for sharing the photos and looking out for Him! If anyone can help - all the funds will go into Henry 2! Thank you for the love and support! <3
Maria and Ben
SCUMBAGS CAN'T SLOW US DOWN!
This was a card Ben drew for me few weeks before we'd even seen Henry. Looking at it later we realised that Henry was the truck from our subconscious...
backstory: After years of planning and saving we finally found the One which had it all- good engine, a lot of room to build, great potential and low milage. Henry in the late 90s was used to transport vegetables and in most recent years got renovated to tow antique tractors . This year he found a new purpose - becoming our home. We started to convert him and quickly he not only took over our hearts, but also time and savings. We put as much of our energy and spare time as we could getting Henry ready to hit the road with us. While doing the conversion we sorned the truck as we couldn't afford the insurance on 7.5 tonne commercial van. We never doubted that once there would be any valuables inside - someone would inevitably try to break in - so we were planning to get the anti theft and fire insurance this week after fitting the solar panels and doing the electrics. Naively it never crossed our mind that someone would decide to steal the truck itself - a 7m long beast, 3,5m tall - with fitted windows and side door - definitely not suitable for commercial purposes in London (it's too old to meet the Low Emission- it faces £200 fine for everyday of driving in London). Converting it to motorhome ASAP was the only option.
On 20th of March, in the night of Spring Equinox - someone decided to take Henry from us. We were to learn the hard way when coming to work next morning. After contacting police and talking to security we were told that none of the multiple cameras shining above Henry were working. Driving around, trying to find any clues - we start to feel really hopeless. Someone not only stole our vehicle, but attacked our long awaited dream. After a weekend of many of us searching the corners of greater London we received a message from the Met police that they are not investigating the disappearance of Henry due to "lack of evidence".
We are devastated and heartbroken. It's been crucial to have all the support and love - Although it's a tough pill to swallow we were touched how many people shared the post and stood in solidarity. We really hope that we may still find Henry, but at the moment it doesn't seem a likely scenario. They can take our truck, but they won't destroy our determination and dream. The journey continues!
We are currently printing benefit T-shirts to help make some of the money back that we lost . We never like to ask for help, but this time all of our savings have been lost along with the truck. Any donations will go straight towards getting the next truck- and as soon as we can we will share help and the love back! Thank you for sharing the photos and looking out for Him! If anyone can help - all the funds will go into Henry 2! Thank you for the love and support! <3
Maria and Ben
SCUMBAGS CAN'T SLOW US DOWN!
Organizer
Maria Brejkorowska
Organizer
England