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Hi!   So, on the 18th September, I've been tricked into doing a triathlon in Croatia in fancy dress by a group of friends who ganged up on me (but didn't let me know that it was a group effort), knowing that I might not be able to say 'no' to trying to raise some money for charity. As a result I'm looking for 100 people to sponsor me £10 to do a triathlon in Split, which consists of a 1km swim, a 100km bike and a 10km run. As an event, I realise that it's not particularly long as some triathlons go, and I would have been doing it anyway. Unfortunately, the outfit they're suggested I do it in is... erm... a little old skool as triathlons go, based on a former world Ironman champion called Faris Al Sultan. It consists of me trying to grow a beard (I had to start two weeks ago), wearing a bandana and doing the event in speedos and a crop top. Not only is there potential for MUCH embarrassment, but also some (hopefully only short term) damage to the nether regions. I've attached a photo of what the outfit  might look like (with a hope that it doesn't stop you from reading any further)...    The charity that I am fundraising for is called 'Keep a Child Alive' (<a href="http://keepachildalive.org/">http://keepachildalive.org</a>) which is dedicated to providing ante-retroviral treatment and care to people infected with HIV, and the families affected by AIDS, in Africa. It's an issue which is close to my heart and has been a big motivation and drive in my working life since leaving Uni. A good friend is an advisor to the charity as well, which adds a bit of legitimacy from my perspective.   However, another BIG reason for doing this is that my best mate, Danny Bent, is launching an unsalaried initiative called 1111 which aims to raise £1million for the charity over the next year through recruiting 1000 'warriers' to organise an event or take part in an event, and find 100 friends each to sponsor them £10 for doing it. I'm being the first guinea pig warrier to see whether it works or not, so it'd be great to get it started well. He is using justgiving to provide a secure, trusted avenue through which to collect the money, and if you do donate, the thank you message will come from him. There will be more information coming on the following website shortly: <a href="http://www.oneoneoneone.org/">www.oneoneoneone.org</a>   So, if you're interested in sponsoring me £10 (or as much as you like!) then please click on the following link and follow the instructions: <a href="http://www.justgiving.com/stevebell1111/">http://www.justgiving.com/stevebell1111/</a>    And if you do, there'll be a signed photo winging its way to you by email post race ;-)... unless you specifically request not to receive one!   Thanks in advance... there's a bit more official info below about Danny's 1111 idea.   Steve x   ----------------------   <strong style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; color: #1c1c1c; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"><span style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">1111 – raising £1million for charity Steve is the first Warrior to create an account with the 1111 initiative that will raise £1,000,000 for the charity 'Keep a Child Alive' in the coming year. The official launch of the initiative with be on the 11/11/11 but you can sign up your interest to become a warrior at: <a href="http://oneoneoneone.org">http://oneoneoneone.org</a>  We are selecting a maximum of 1000 warriors who have an idea that they hope can make £1000 for charity by finding 100 friends willing to donate £10. It doesn't have to be sporting - it could be cake sales, hosting a charity night in a restaurant, or night club, a private viewing at a cinema, or something different altogether!! All that we ask is that you find 100 people to donate £10. See the website for more ideas. Together as one tribe we will collectively raise £1,000,000 and change the way AIDS is affecting Africa and parts of Asia. 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. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

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