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Marcus Judd & Duncan Griggs Arctic Circle Race Greenland 2012 - Raising Money to Help Patients with EB
WE DID IT !! Watch the video on how tough it really was.
The Arctic Circle Race is said to be the toughest cross country ski race and is one of the 10 hardest endurance challenges in the world. The ACR takes place in Greenland in March and is a 100 mile course over three days. We will be camping out overnight and temperatures regularly drop to -30C in the day. Arctic Circle Race Video Arctic Circle Race Video 2
Marcus and Duncan have some experience of cross country skiing and are both ex soldiers, though now they have crossed the 40 year barrier are not as fit as they once were. They are intending to finish the race and not set any records though it will still be an enormous challenge. They will be tested to our limit but it will still be nothing compared to that experienced on a daily basis by people with EB.
Only one or two people from the UK attempt the Arctic Circle Race each year. Their fitness training started in March and it will take almost a year to reach the required standard. They will be running, hill walking, roller skiing, cycling, and circuit training.
“If you don’t know anything about EB and DEBRA please take the time to view the three minute film I have posted in the video section (left), and see why we are doing this.” DEBRA website link www.debra.org.uk
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DEBRA

DEBRA

Charity Registration No. 1084958

DEBRA helps families affected by EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa), a genetic condition which causes the skin to blister and shear at the slightest friction. DEBRA provides a team of nurses and social care staff to work with families affected by EB and commissions world-leading research into the condition.

Donations 93

Donation by Anonymous on 05/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great achievement and well done

Donation by John Pugh on 04/05/12

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Very impressive, and great charity

Donation by Christian Stephenson on 04/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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What an achievement! You should both feel very proud x

Donation by Clare Doney on 20/04/12

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Well done! June & Tony McAuley

Donation by Antony McAuley on 03/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Many congratulations, that was some trip!! What an experience. They say travel enriches your life, you must be worth a fortune!!!!

Donation by Gillian & Jim Friend on 02/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done, hope you are not too exhausted!!!!

Donation by leigh curry on 26/03/12

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Fantastic news gentlemen - I hope it manifests in you reaching your target for the EB charity. I also hope Ian's dermatology tips came in useful!

Donation by Richard Leigh on 26/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Felicitations. What a fantastic result, well done both of you.

Donation by Jo Barraud on 25/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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All the best for your trip. Good luck!

Donation by Claire & Chris (Jamie Fox's Parents)! on 23/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck - it can't be much colder than Cumbria! Best wishes Mike and Emma

Donation by Emma Hawkins on 20/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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On Behalf of Chris Harvey from Thera Trust - Good Luck and Best Wishes

Donation by Emma Hawkins on 20/03/12

£20.00

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Hope it goes well and you reach your target

Donation by Ruth on 20/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 15/03/12

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck boys, try not to kill each other before the end. Marcus remember those knees. James Fawcett

Donation by Anonymous on 13/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Duncan and Marcus Have a brilliant time and just go for it!! Great that you can do this!! Sally & Tommy

Donation by Sally Spencer & Tommy Neil on 13/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Good luck guys you'll be amazing :) xx

Donation by Claudine x on 12/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Duncan and Marcus - quite a challenge! Hope all goes according to plan. Best wishes, Eileen

Donation by EILEEN MACKINNON on 11/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Duncan & Marcus

Donation by alex jones on 06/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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As you're serious I best sponsor you guys. Top tip - take plenty of vaseline! It can chafe!

Donation by Ian & Gill Shurville on 05/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck! What a challenge. Lorraine Jackson x

Donation by Lorraine Jackson on 01/03/12

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Good luck guys

Donation by Amy Simeon on 29/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck guys! x

Donation by Deborah Oates on 28/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the cliches apply : best of luck, enjoy etc etc . This will be the time of your life . Cheers. Richard

Donation by richard harris on 27/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck (Jocelyn's mum)

Donation by barbara white on 20/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,968.00
  • Offline donations£1,042.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£5,010.00
  • Gift Aid£653.75

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