Edward's Marathon Des Sables page
Event: Mencap - 2012 Marathon Des Sables on 20/03/2012
£6,788.20 raised of £10,000.00 target
52 donations
My Target:
£10,000.00
£6,788.20 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Many thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
If you doubt the reasoning of anyone willingly signing up to compete in the Marathon des Sables, a 157 mile extreme endurance event across the Sahara Desert, then I admit you have grounds to question mine. But think again, please, because in 2012, the really big challenge I face is before the run - raising £10,000 for Mencap. Mencap is an extraordinary charity that focuses on valuing and supporting people with learning disabilities, also their families and others who care for them. It works tirelessly to help these people by changing laws, challenging prejudice and enabling them to live the lives they choose – but it needs funds. These are difficult times I know, but I desperately need your help to hit this target for Mencap. Please do give as generously as you can.
I shall be competing in a number of other events to raise funds for Mencap: the Reading Half Marathon in March 2012; Square Up in the City (a white collar charity boxing event); The Kingsclere Gumball Rally (an endurance event visiting 13 European countries in 6 days), taking in a bungee jump on the Verzasca Dam in Switzerland (at 220 metres, the second biggest in the world – remember the James Bond film, Goldeneye?); the London Triathlon; the Great South Run and finally, and probably most painfully, a full body waxing.
Mencap is such a worthwhile cause. Do please help me to raise funds for them. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe – JustGiving will never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure that Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s a very efficient way to donate. Thank you so much for your support.
If interested in keeping up with my progress, please visit my blog http://mdsrunner.blogspot.com/.
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My charity
Mencap
Charity Registration No. 222377
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
Donations 52
Edward - an absolutely amazing achievement and you must be very proud - as is Jimbo. Many congratulations.
Donation by Glyn Hopkins on 19/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Well done Ed. A fantastic achievement. So what's the next challenge then?
Donation by Helen Peters on 19/04/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Congratulations on completeing such an amazing challenge. Looking forward to hearing all about it and celebrating properly now you can have a drink.
Donation by Katy Corrigan on 19/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Well done Ed - amazing performance! Can't wait for your next adventure.
Donation by robert harrison on 18/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
We were thinking of you - look forward to hearing all about it soon, Tiff, Jim and George x
Donation by Tiffany Snelling on 13/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Edward, Am exhausted following your progress. Your courage and fortitude (and madness) is an inspiration to everyone. Tough Mudder next?
Donation by David McDonnell on 13/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Wishing you the best of luck, Edward, for the challenge of a lifetime. From Marie and Peter Yates
Donation by Marie Yates on 06/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Edward, Best wishes in this great endeavour from Phil, Brigitte, Elizabeth, Clarissa! We look forward to you telling us all about it.
Donation by philip roberts on 06/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
will be thinking of you as I recline with my 3rd glass of chablis x
Donation by marcus tregilgas-davey on 01/04/12
Sensational Challenge Ed, We are all supporting you mate!
Donation by Chris Mackay on 30/03/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Ed, look forward to celebrating your victory over a beer on your triumphant return. All the best
Donation by Lloyd Swinton on 28/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck Ed. Enjoy your epic challenge!
Donation by Roland O'Leary on 23/03/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Best of luck! Watch out for Camel Spiders!
Donation by Stuart Ballard on 19/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck! When you return victorious please remember to try your utmost to put me off doing it.
Donation by Simon Bowler on 14/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 13/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck Ed. Sam is a very good nurse so you'll be in good hands when you return - in bits! Fantastic cause. Emma Janet x
Donation by Emma Phillips on 11/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Ed... You don't do things in half measures!! Warren & Lucy
Donation by Anonymous on 06/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck Edward in all your endeavours. David and Felicity X
Donation by David Henderson on 26/02/12
£20.00
after six months with sam it will be a walk in the park
Donation by barry petken on 03/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
" Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. " i like google :) Richard & Sarah
Donation by Richard Lambdon on 02/02/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
I hope all of your hard work pays off with you completing the race in good health (minus blisters, sunburn and exhaustion)! xxx
Donation by Sam on 31/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck, very impressive effort!
Donation by Verona Smith on 26/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Just because it's a run, doesn't mean you have to wear short shorts.
Donation by Peter Roberts on 26/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Ed! I'm very impressed. Hope you make it back in one piece.
Donation by nicole Hutchinson on 26/01/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Ed... break a leg...?!
Donation by Sam Taylor on 26/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,188.20
- Offline donations£3,600.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£6,788.20
- Gift Aid£698.75
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