Raised: 34%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £3,375.00
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. In April 2006 I will be competing in the Marathon des Sables which is a 250 km 6 day race in the Sahara Desert.  With day time temperatures in excess of 40 degrees celsius, I will have to carry all of my own kit and my daily water rations.

Why am I doing this for the Royal British Legion? For years my Grandfather raised money for the Royal British Legion.  As a veteran of WWII, he felt passionately that all veterans of wars should be given complete support once they got home if the injuries picked up meant that they were no longer capable of supporting themselves. 

When my Gradfather died, my Grandmother picked the work he did for the Legion, not only to preserve his legacy, but also, I think, to keep his memories alive within her.  My Grandmother died last September and the legacy of their work, for all the same reasons, is now mine.

Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Royal British Legion will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

ps for a detailed training diary please go to the following link:

http://www.trysport.com.au/articles.htm

 

Just think of Nasser in his teddy bear suit chasing you across the desert... Good luck fella xxx Donation by Sophie Knight 28/03/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

A ridiculous thing to do. Good luck fella. Whatever you do, just make sure you don't lose to Shawsy. Donation by Will Gibson 27/03/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Remember, legends make legends, your Grandparents will be proud. Good luck pal. Just do it!!!! Donation by Tarby 27/03/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Tom Prowel 27/03/06  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Lidy Malik 27/03/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You've got what it takes Donation by Helen 27/03/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Tremendous work. Best of luck! Donation by Oliver Gayner 27/03/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Utter luncacy. All the best. Donation by Will Seivewright 27/03/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Tough way to get a suntan! Donation by Nathan and Caroline 27/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good work, Alex! Let me know how you get on. Donation by Piers Johansen 27/03/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Last Remake of Beau Geste II? Donation by MH 24/03/06  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Dude! Frikking take that sand and make a mockery of it! Best of luck - from afar! Donation by Max 27/02/06  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Eastie 22/02/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What an epic adventure ! Don't forget your suncream. Donation by PB 21/02/06  

£40.00
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* Total raised online: £3,375.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £750.26

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