Alexander Bamford is fundraising for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Alexander Bamford's Fundraising Page

Namibia 24 Hour Ultra Desert Marathon

on 11/04/2009

Boxing day sunrise on Hankley Common

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Raising money for

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Charity Registration No. 264501

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice offers Specialist Palliative Care to adults facing the end of their life and to those who love and care for them, serving a population of 600,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire. Every day we support over 100 patients and carers in their own homes, in the community and at the Hospice. The NHS covers less than 16% of our costs, which is under half the national average for hospices. This means we have to fundraise 84p in every pound the Hospice needs to spend. For that reason, we rely heavily on the support and generosity of the local community.

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Alexander Bamford

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Raised: 110%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,290.17

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My story

Thank you so much for visiting my fundraising page!

On the 11th April 2009 I will be racing (on foot) 126km (78 miles) in less than 24 hours across the vast expanses of the oldest desert in the world, through the endless gravel plains and on to the Skeleton Coast, one of the most hostile coastlines in the world.

I will be completely self reliant from the beginning to the end of the race and will carry all food and equipment on my back. Temperatures are likely to range between 5 - 35 degrees, but could easily be more extreme than this.

This is a serious undertaking and will be the toughest physical and mental challenge that I have ever faced.

So, why?

Having worked for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice for over 5 years I have seen first hand the outstanding service that this very special place provides. Frequently I have been touched by the level of care and support provided to patients and their families suffering from terminal illnesses. I am delighted to have the opportunity to help raise badly needed funds for this cause.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

	Donation by gardener 06/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	sorry its late! Well done x Donation by Rosie 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	you are a legend Donation by Paul Ferris 19/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A good preparation for the event is merely the event+ spread over a longer period of time. So stand tall! Donation by Basil H 17/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Amazing! Donation by Sophia Ansari 14/04/09	£10.00
	Good luck!! Ok i think you may have done it already as im so rubbish and late but hope it went well and your still alive!! xxx Donation by Josie Murray 13/04/09	£10.00
	Good luck! Donation by Amy Abbott 09/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Buddy - sure you'll ace it! Donation by Ollie Ford 08/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Bam! Enjoy Nambia Donation by Siobhan Harkin 08/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Absolutely amazed...good luck Alex I know you'll do great!! Donation by Judy Herbert 08/04/09	£10.00
	Best of luck Alex - Good luck and a WONDERFUL achievement! Enjoy Namibia and stay safe x Donation by Mr and Mrs Agathou 08/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Alex, unbelievable what you are setting out to do! Donation by Laura Cleminson 08/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck! I'll be thinking of you, as what you are doing is incredible! Donation by Rachael Green 07/04/09	£25.00
	Epic. Good luck mate. I'll be cheering on. Donation by Jon Davies 07/04/09	£10.00
	good luck alex!!! what you're doing is amazing.. you're doing housekeeping proud! xx Donation by The Davies Clan 07/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Really good luck Alex. X Donation by ruthie beach 07/04/09	£30.00
	Good luck! Donation by Rob Forster 07/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I think you are slightly mad, but good luck! Donation by Lizzie Wells 07/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Sheila & Ron Whatson 07/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck loony xx Donation by Ruth 06/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck ! Donation by Alex Burn 05/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	dude people say im crazy for doing london marathon - respect and good luck to you Donation by jo pollard 03/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	When I first read of ur feat I thought I’d suddenly developed a curious inability to comprehend numbers. 78 miles?!?! Astonishing, all the very best Donation by Jim Flatt 03/04/09	£10.00
	Remember, it’s just a walk in the park, a big old park but a park none the less! Best of luck from us all, I, N, T, A, C, B, + all the chickens. Donation by Wiltshire Branch of Bamford Family 03/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Pain is temporary - don't forget. All the best. Donation by Lee & Emma 02/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck! Donation by Stephanie C 02/04/09	£40.00
	I would give more, but I'm jealous! Enjoy it - it's gonna be awesome. Donation by Lawrie Kidd 01/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Helen Little 01/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, I'll be thinking of you! x Donation by charlotte sykes 01/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good work Bamford,hope your dodgy wrestling ravged back holds out ok. Donation by Max Stoner 31/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,204.85
Offline donations:	£85.32
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£648.68

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