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My story

 

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WE DID IT!

On Saturday evening, sometime after 10pm, I crossed the finish line of the 148km race of the foolish in Reunion, with a time of 46 hours. It was a fantastic feeling, made even more special by the wild cheering and celebration of the Diageo Reunion team who were "there" for me the whole 2 days of the race!! Thanks to all of you for your financial contribution towards the Madagascar Water Project, and for your emotional support for my run, which I would never have been able to compete without you.

We have done something really good here. It has been inspiring watching the sponsorship level grow towards our target and getting huge support from people all over the world, who have been inspired themselves to change the world in which we live. 

Diageo are very active in improving the lives of people all over the world. In Venture Africa we have funded successful water operations changing communities and individuals lives in Burkina Faso, Tanzania and  Ethiopa. The money goes to make a genuine and big difference. 

Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, with 70% of it's rural population living on less than $1 per day.  14% of the rural population have access to clean water and 7.5% to adequate sanitation.  We will dig new boreholes, construct school block and individual household latrines, put up gravity flow schemes and carry out training and capability build to ensure the projects are mantained. 4,000 will have access to clean water and 2,300 to improved sanitation.

http://www.wateraid.org/uk/what_we_do/where_we_work/madagascar/default.asp

http://www.grandraid-reunion.com/

Thanks a million - Venture Africa, Diageo

I won't be able to resist another £50 when you finish. And of course a Guinness. Inspirational. Donation by Andy Ryan 01/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Raffle money..... Donation by Johnnie Lloyd 01/07/08  

£67.00

Make sure you invest in some top notch footwear! All the best Al - the road may be tough but you can do it! Lots of love xxxxx Donation by Peter and Lisa Neden 30/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Richard Hibbins 30/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Joining MamaMia night.. great cause Donation by Claire & Simon Whewell 30/06/08  

£100.00

A great cause Donation by Catriona Oliphant 29/06/08  

£50.00

Mamma Mia that sounds tough! Good luck! Donation by Joanna S 27/06/08  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

You are mad, but I'm proud of you. Thank you in the name of all Africans. Donation by Chantal Saidi 27/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck & see you in SA Donation by marcel miller 23/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Alan ! Donation by Stephen Powner 18/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

stay strong mate. Donation by Pat 17/06/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by David Harlock 17/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The target is still possible ! Donation by Nick Robinson 16/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Superman Donation by Rik Chambers 15/06/08  

£50.00

Indeed it has! See you in Cape Town Donation by Tony Joyce 13/06/08  

£200.00

Hope you have ensured that you've made your numbers before this lunacy! Good Luck mate!! Donation by Jamie Anderson 13/06/08  

£100.00

It has already been said Donation by Malcolm Scott 11/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck & looking forward to a celebratory guinness in Cape Town Donation by Kirsty Dyson 11/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Once I'd read just what you were planning to do I figured it deserved more than my original pledge! Good luck. Hope to see you in 1 piece in Cape Town Donation by Sarah Lewis 10/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Very brave ... with a touch of insanity !! A fantastic cause - good luck. Donation by Andy Jones 10/06/08  

£100.00

Amazing, crazy, incredible - wasn't the last one enough for you?! Donation by Jennifer Stearn 10/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Brave but totally crazy! Best of luck with it Alan Donation by Rob Hobart 10/06/08  

£50.00

Great cause Alan. I've added in the interest accrued since the pledge! Good luck Donation by Tunde Falase 10/06/08  

£42.00

Good Luck!!! Donation by Sandy 10/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best for a great cause! Donation by Geoff Biggs 10/06/08  

£50.00

hope you enjoy the scenery... Donation by Colin Purdey 10/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

you'll have earned your Guinness at the end Donation by Andrew Turner 10/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Tara Hunt 10/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

This time I think you really are insane.Best of luck Alan! Donation by Ian Trier 10/06/08  

£50.00

Love to be there with you, but with this gammy leg... Donation by Barney Edgar 10/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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