Tim Davie is fundraising for Mencap

60 Degrees: North Pole and the Sahara

Mencap- Marathon des Sables 2010

on 20/03/2010

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Tim Davie

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Mencap

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Mencap wants a world where people with a learning disability gain an equal right to choice opportunity and respect. The charity believes that people should have equal opportunities in education, work and in playing a full part in the community. They believe that support for the families and carers of people with a learning disability is vital to achieving their vision

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Raised so far: £9,562.50

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My story

The 60 Degrees Challenge

Between April 2009 and April 2010 I will be attempting a unique challenge, trying to finish the North Pole Marathon and then taking part in the Marathon des Sables in the Sahara. I am looking to raise some significant funds for Mencap.

The 2009 North Pole Marathon will be a special race as it commemorates the centenary of the first expedition to reach the pole. Temperatures will get down to c.-25C and the race will take place on moving sea ice at the Pole. The Marathon Des Sables is widely recognised as the toughest foot race in the world and covers over 150miles across the Sahara over 6 days. Temperatures often reach 40C. Over 60 degrees hotter than the Pole.

Thanks so much for supporting Mencap.

Tim

Update: April 2009: North Pole Marathon completed! Ran at -37C, 25 miles from the Pole. 5hrs 9mins on difficult but quite stunning terrain. Thank you to everyone who has supported Mencap with a donation. One down and a hard one to go. Details and pictures: http://www.npmarathon.com

	Watch out for the bears and the sandsnakes Donation by Gill Carrick 20/05/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Tim, only 151 miles to go! Donation by Miles Hosking 07/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Staggering Donation by David Murray 30/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	amazing challenge and wonderful charity, watching with interest! Donation by claire mclaughlin 20/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Julia Sherman 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What an amazing achievement! Donation by Alison Stewart 14/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	congratulations. Donation by hetty 14/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What an amazing experience - enjoy! If that's the right word. Donation by Sarah H 03/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Jan Hall 02/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Splendid madness ! Donation by Sue Lynas 02/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tim! Donation by Paul Greeves 01/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Blimey...that's incredible. Good luck Donation by Simon Gunning 27/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by HN 24/03/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Have you completed your risk assessment? May the force be with you, young Padawan. Donation by Rachel Stock 20/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I'd pay this to stay at home Donation by baz 20/03/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Great cause. good luck Donation by Mark Friend 16/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I am in AWE... best of luck! Donation by Richard Halton 03/03/09	£52.50 + £14.81 Gift Aid
	You are bonkers! Good luck Donation by Emma Scott 01/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You must be having a midlife crisis Donation by Stephen Greenhalgh 25/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	With each one of these you make me feel more and more unfit! Best of luck. Donation by Tony Moretta 24/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	every bit helps! In awe of your stamina. Donation by gloria 24/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	What about the Yukon Arctic Ultra? Donation by Philly 23/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	OMG Donation by Samir Shah 19/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	How about postcards as proof of delivery you maniac!! Donation by wayne mailloux 18/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Bonkers but brilliant Donation by Peter Horrocks 18/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Supporting you from a great distance! Donation by Jeremy & Rachel Vine 17/02/09	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	I'm hugely impressed! Good luck. Donation by Jenny Lawrence 17/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Very impressed. Good luck! Donation by Lesley Swarbrick 17/02/09	£50.00
	Truly inspiring stuff - go Tim!!! Donation by Will Jackson 16/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	This will make your day job seem like a walk in the park! Good Luck Donation by Alison Hoad 16/02/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,987.50
Offline donations:	£5,575.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,110.58

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