Thanks so much for visiting my page guys!
I’ve decided to complete the 2011 Jungle marathon in the Amazon this Autumn and will be undertaking this massive challenge on behalf of UK Spinal Cord Injury cure research charity, Walkoncemore.
I’ve got to carry all my own equipment and food throughout the entire race and will be working my way through hunting trails and logging paths over a pretty intimidating 222km/138 mile course which will take me right into the heart of the jungle! I’m hoping you’ll all get behind me and sponsor me as much as you possibly can for a great cause and to help propel me over each colossal tree root and mega-slippery-log-over-fast-flowing-stream situation! Every single £ counts guys and it’ll really mean a lot to me and the charity, so please spare as little or as much as you can!
As a a six-day race in some of the most inhospitable and humid conditions on Earth, I’m under no illusion that this will be a thoroughly taxing and punishing event! It’s nothing, however, compared to how tough life is for millions of Spinal Cord Injury victims all over the World. By pushing myself through each gruelling mile, I’m aiming to raise much needed funds and awareness towards cutting edge research into a cure for this devastating condition.
Any one of us could suffer a Spinal Cord Injury, anywhere, any time, so please think of their important work as something of an insurance policy and dig deep! I’m looking to raise a minimum of £7,000, but I may even exceed this with your kindness and generosity! I’m hoping the fact that I’ll potentially be dodging jaguars and the likes as I go round will make you sponsor me that little bit more ;-)
In an instant, a paralysing Spinal Cord Injury robs the victim and their family of so much, and Walkoncemore support only the most cutting edge research into a solution. Permanent Spinal Cord Injuries will hopefully be a thing of the past before long and Walkoncemore are helping to ensure this happens as soon as is safely possible.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. It’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
Really do appreciate your support guys – please also wish me luck with my training and beyond!!
Ben x
