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Jer O'Mahony & Guy Williamson compete in the 2012 Marathon des Sables - 6 Marathons, 6 Days, The Sahara Desert
Event: Marathon des Sables (APRIL 2012) AND Ironan Wales (Sept 2012)
£9,890.00 raised of £10,000.00 target
148 donations
My Target:
£10,000.00
£9,890.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/CRAZY2012
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By text message to donate £10 Text UKPF74 £10
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My story
The Marathon des Sables / Sahara Marathon is a six-day, 251 km (156 Mile) ultra-marathon which is the equivalent of six regular Marathons. This multiday race is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara desert. It is considered the toughest foot race on Earth due to the terrain, temperatures of up to 50 degrees and the fact that competitors must carry all personal belongings and food for the entire event in their backpack.
On 6 April we will travel to Africa with another 271 Irish and British athletes and compete in this physically and psychologically testing event.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy7LVotUaEM&feature=player_embedded
The pre-event training has been challenging to say the least, competing in over 12 marathons in the last 12 months, high altitude training, acclimatisation training in the heat and trying to come to terms with life and survival in the desert for a week.
The reason for this MADNESS is simply to support the work of an amazing organisation, The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. This patient lead, UK registered charity continues to support vital research projects internationally with one aim – to find a cure for Parkinson’s. We are personally funding the cost of this trip so 100% of funds raised will go directly to this deserving cause. More information available at http://www.cureparkinsons.org.uk/
One previous competitor, Tom Demerly said: "I did the Marathon Des Sables because I thought it would be a tough race. I was wrong. It is nearly impossible. Popular media embellishes events. Everything is the toughest, longest, coldest, and hottest. The media didn’t do justice to the Marathon Des Sables. They didn’t report that near the end of the race you would be wounded enough to need a medevac. The magazines said nothing of how sick you would be. How you would have nightmares about the race as you slept in the desert and wake up in the morning to find you were still in the nightmare. They forgot to say that when you got home you would need blood tests, oxygen, IVs, pills, shots and a long time to let the remnants of your toenails and dead skin fall off. Maybe a month before your feet returns to normal size. Somehow the magazines and TV crews missed that”
For all those FB fans....#mce_temp_url#
My gallery 9
My charity
The Cure Parkinson's Trust
Charity Registration No. 1111816
The Cure Parkinson's Trust has one bold aim - to cure Parkinson's. Our research portfolio is dynamic and we are uncovering new targets for the treatment of Parkinson’s. Founded by patients, and driven by our patient supporters who are demanding new treatments, we are passionate about finding a cure.
Donations 148
Congrats Jer - Great Cause
Donation by E Beer on 18/10/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
You're nuts but brilliant. AMAZING.
Donation by Catherine Kassar on 17/10/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Sorry donation took so long. I've just finished doing a marathon everyday for the past year. Beat that. WELL DONE boys x
Donation by H on 16/10/12
Fantastic achievement Jer, well done mate from all at CJP
Donation by Stuart Bradney on 16/10/12
£150.00
Better late than never I guess. Sorry it took so long
Donation by Mary Whitney on 05/09/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Finally..........
Donation by G on 28/08/12
£80.00
TFU TFM WIDT WORLD DOMINATION UNBELIEVABLE!
Donation by SJ on 13/08/12
£40.00
You did the 6 marathons in a shorter time than it has taken me to donate, but hey better late than never! Well done
Donation by M on 27/07/12
£80.00
Donation by Karen Geary on 30/05/12
£12.00
+ £3.00 Gift Aid
Guy, most well deserved donation I've made! Can't believe you would put yourselves through that, but congratulations for finishing!
Donation by Marya McInnes on 23/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Jer, you are to be admired for all you do for charity
Donation by Susan Scott on 08/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Jer - amazing stuff. The heartiest of congratulations! Looking forward to hearing some the stories!
Donation by Seamus Fearghal O'Connor on 04/05/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Jer. Amazing achievement. Well done and congratulations.
Donation by Martin Osborne-Shaw on 03/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Jer apolgoies for the delay in forwarding this! You are probably on to the next marathon/fundraiser at this stage!! Upwards and onwards!
Donation by maire ahern on 27/04/12
£20.00
Jer, you're mad, but many congratulations.
Donation by Anonymous on 27/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Jer, amazing, I hope you have recovered! Dingle Triathlon next? Michelle
Donation by Michelle Hanlon on 26/04/12
£35.00
+ £8.75 Gift Aid
Looking forward to hearing how you top this one! Well done
Donation by Paul Kavanagh on 24/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
The "toughest race on earth" and you look like you just came back from a week in Majorca.... Remarkable achievement for a great cause, well done!
Donation by Daniel Bekos on 24/04/12
£20.00
What a crazy way to raise money! Well done, it is a massive achievement.
Donation by Chris Belcher on 23/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Jer and Guy, you are crazy but in a wonderful way. Well done! Rehna.
Donation by Rehna Azim on 22/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/12
Well done
Donation by Joanne Kirby on 20/04/12
£20.00
WOWJer you have done it I am in awe!!
Donation by Margaret Kelly on 19/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
This sounds like a delightful stroll. Well done! All the best, Claire
Donation by Lady Mackintosh on 19/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
You're crazy. End of.
Donation by Giordano Suergiu on 19/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£7,690.00
- Offline donations£2,200.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£9,890.00
- Gift Aid£1,510.00
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