My story

Hi All,

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. As most of you will now know I am attempting to complete an Ultramarathon across the Sahara desert in April 2012 called The Marathon des Sables. It is a 251k race set over six days whereby competitors are self-sufficient, tackling a variety of terrains including a 91k stage running through the night.

I am doing this to raise money for a charity called Bright Red who were established to improve the lives and treatment of people who are dealing with blood cancer. I chose this charity because my father was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma several years ago and thanks to the professional help he received he is now in full remission. The aim is to raise £10,000 for the charity so that they can put it to good use helping people with blood cancer. Any donation that you can afford is greatfully accepted and can make a huge difference to the lives of those affected. 

Thanks guys!

Paul   

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My charity

Bright Red

Bright Red

Charity Registration No. 1105891

Bright Red, a charity established to improve the lives and treatment of people in the North who are dealing with Blood Cancer. Through care, research and education we are striving to beat illnesses such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Donations 89

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Hi Paul, I'm sure you could have thought of something a little less grueling a little closer to home! Good Luck and very best wishes. Beverley

Donation by Beverley Oliver on 14/04/12

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Amazing achievement! Congratulations. David & Janet Hudson

Donation by Janet Hudson on 14/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Amazing effort Paul

Donation by Alex, Geraldine & Isabelle on 14/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Go team PVB whoop so proud of you love Rebecca , Matthew and Auntie Anne xxx

Donation by Rebecca Wilson on 13/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck paul and all best wishes . From Sharon & Michael Farnell Ie signs.

Donation by SHARON FARNELL on 11/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hello Paul, so far so good - keep going, best regards Uncle George and Aunty Trish

Donation by George Wilson on 10/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hi mate i donated my food money for a day!!!! we are very proud of you. next time take the dog and you can do extream dog walking or ironing.

Donation by Frank,Lesley,Daniel,Chloe & Holly on 10/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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I am so proud of you Pip I decided to donate my drink money for the week (pop back in your rib). Saw you on webcam love the hat. Love you son xxxx

Donation by Gwyneth Venus on 10/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Hey mate, I used to do this sort of training in my sleep, so it should be a walk in the park for you! ;) Muchos respect buddy! Good luck!

Donation by Antoine x on 10/04/12

£50.00

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Huge respect Bonny Lad! Rooting for you.

Donation by JB and Nic on 09/04/12

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Whilst a holiday in Morocco is very tempting, not sure i'd want to run round the country!! Good cause. (I work with katie)

Donation by Tina Simpson-Hartley on 09/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Just want to send a quick note to give u some motivation or a kick up the arse when you need it! We are all thinking of you matey! You can do it!

Donation by Paul Dunn on 09/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Run Francesca Run!xxx

Donation by Jane Venus-Lyon on 08/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Paul - This makes my London marathons look easy - best of luck to you and your Dad. Peter & Kathryn

Donation by Peter Durey on 08/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Here's a donation from Steve and Antonia. Good work Paul.

Donation by Steven McDonald on 08/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck mate and leave those camels alone!

Donation by Stuart White on 06/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck paul. Hope all the training pays off

Donation by Stephen Bartley on 05/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Paul. Hope it goes well - will be a fantastic experience! Great effort for a very worthy cause. Take care mate, Dan & Sim

Donation by Dan & Sim on 05/04/12

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All the very best Paul for your leisurely jog! ;-) jokong aside we are very proud of you - good luck! Love Kelly, David and Imogen xxxxxx

Donation by Kelly Evans on 05/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Paul - we are rooting for you! From Mrs Evans' year 7 and 8 pupils at St Cuthbert's!

Donation by St Cuthbert's High School on 05/04/12

£10.85

+ £2.71 Gift Aid

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Good luck. All the best Paul. Neil Thompson @ Thorn

Donation by Neil Thompson on 05/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Great cause! Great challenge!! Good luck!!

Donation by Marcus Given on 05/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck and all the best Paul. Tony Brumwell

Donation by Tony Brumwell on 05/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Paul on your epic challenge in the sand....don't forget your bucket & spade.....love from Mike, Emma, Niamh & Lily

Donation by michael gibson on 05/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,107.40
  • Offline donations£160.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£4,267.40
  • Gift Aid£739.71

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