Raised: 32%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £3,201.00
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My story

 

Hello and welcome to Iron Gurkha,

Who are we?

Our names are Kit Kyte, Tom Rose and Wes hughes and we are all Captains in the 2nd battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles in the British Army.

 

What are we trying to do?

 

We have just returned from operations in Afghanistan and have now been posted to Brunei where we will be doing our bit to make sure the British army maintains its Jungle Warfare capability whilst also providing security to the Sultan of Brunei and a detterence to his enemies. 

 

Due to the our location in Brunei we came to the decision that we would like to test ourselves in newer and more painful ways and so we thought what better than to enter the Ironman Malaysia.  It is known as one of the hottest on the circuit and for those who don't already know it will consist of a 2.4 mile swim in the sea followed by 112 mile bike followed by 26.2 mile (marathon) run.

Who is it for?

We soon decided that apart from getting ourselves really fit it is also an ideal opportunity to raise as much money as possible for our chosen charities; Help For Heroes, and The Gurkha Welfare Trust.  We have two pages, one for each charity and if possible we would always encourage equal sponsorship as we are trying to raise equal amounts. 

Phew. Good luck. Donation by Richard Lambert 28/11/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

A brilliant effort for such worthwhile causes Donation by The Owles 28/11/09  

Good luck Tom and crew. Great cause, great challenge. We're sure you'll cruise it! Best Giles and Alex Fraser Donation by giles fraser 28/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Another great cause - good luck on the day Donation by Richard Margolis and Christina Chung 26/11/09  

£250.00

Donation by Marc, Bonny,Waldo,Phin and Hector 25/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A massive undertaking you three, to Tom we especially send our support for this amazing challenge, what a fantastic undertaking. Donation by Nigel and Midori 24/11/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Wishing you the best of luck from David and Karen Richards Donation by David Richards 24/11/09  

£100.00

Tom, Hope you and your colleagues have a successful tour in Malaysis and hope you raise your target amount. Donation by Jim Matthew 23/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Impressive stuff. Good luck! Donation by Dan Garton 23/11/09  

£100.00

A worthy cause to justify the pain you will all feel! Donation by andrew shilston 23/11/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Best of luck - Rather you than me. Donation by Daniel Jessel 23/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bonne chance.Michel et Marie Jose Donation by Dubarry Michel 22/11/09  

£50.00

Donation by Carroll Suggs 19/11/09  

£151.00

Good luck to the three of you !! Donation by Colin & Maggie Saxton 19/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Jon Connell 19/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Nigel Higgins & Robert Leitao 19/11/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Best of luck Tom - I think you are absolutely bonkers for doing this but applaud your dedication. Kayx Donation by Kay Scott 17/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A heroically mental effort - we salute you! Donation by Adam and Lizzie K 17/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Ken Reader 14/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Tom, Good for you doing this and very best of luck Ashley Badcock Donation by Ashley Badcock 13/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Timothy Coltman 12/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Tom, your Dad & I are WAY too old to dream of doing a Triathlon.....go 4 it ! Donation by Paul McCullagh 11/11/09  

£250.00

Go large, fellas. Donation by Adrian Clark 10/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very best of luck Donation by David & Sheila Wicks 10/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Tony Voller 10/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anthony HAWKES 08/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good work-stay sharp-thanks to you all Donation by Anthony HAWKES 08/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the very best in the Ironman and for the great cause you support Donation by Susan O'Connor and Simon Britten 07/11/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Two great causes and a great challenge. We'll be thinking of you! Donation by Faith and Anthony Hallett 06/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Should be a good crack, next time get Alex in there, all the best. Al Crawley Donation by Alan Crawley 06/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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