Raised: 160%
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Raised so far: £1,600.00
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****UPDATE****

Well, it's all done and dusted for another year.  It was a great day, with the first half or so of the run largely submerged, keeping us cool as the sun broke through the cloud for the second half and the cycle.  Particularly well done to George, Roland and Mike, who came second in the Mountain Rescue Team category. As of the end of Monday, stairs are less of a challenge for aching muscles and some of us are even able to walk in a straight line again.  Roll on next year, plans are already afoot to shave a few minutes off the individual times!

Thanks again to everyone who donated and helped raise such a healthy total for the charities that benefit.  If you missed out, then don't worry, you can still donate even though the event itself is over...the page will be open until July 31st.

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On June 20th*, Aberdeen Mountain Rescue will have two teams competing (or at least participating!) in the Highland Cross.  This page is for anyone who would like to sponsor either of the teams (we will split the money between them).

The Highland Cross is a charity duathlon from west to east across Scotland.  The route runs from Kintail to Beauly and involves 20 miles of offroad running followed by a 30 mile road cycle.  All sponsorship goes directly to the local charities - team entry fees and the organisation/admin costs are kept separate.  Brian, George, Malcolm, Mike, Neil and Roland appreciate your support - don't forget to leave us a few words of wisdom in the comments!

www.highlandcross.co.uk is the homepage for the Highland Cross and gives full details of the charities that benefit.

I think that shoe choice is going to be critical....I'm favouring the idea of slip ons, because I doubt I'll be able to bend my legs enough by transition to untie my laces! - Mike

I hate running and I loathe road biking, why am I doing this? - Brian

I’m the sensible one in the team, I have not done this before … - Roland

Justgiving does take a small cut of the transaction, but if you're a UK taxpayer, the fee is far less than gift aid, so the charities should get more than you actually sponsor.  Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Highland Cross 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.

* Previous references to June 21st were predicting Brian's finish date!

If you would like to learn more about Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team, you can visit our website at www.amrt.org.uk

Well done Neil - Great effort. Donation by John Ritchie 16/07/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Hi Brian, finally got round to logging in! Well done for raising all the sponsorship money and it's an amazing achievment to complete the event. Donation by Andrew Kinsler 02/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm sorry I'm late! Well done!! Donation by Lisa Hawkins 01/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Mike - hopefully you are not still in too much pain ...Better later than never with the donation - best wishes Paula x Donation by Paula Butterwick 29/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Neil - well done mate, better late than never ;-) Donation by Byron Waring 29/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Even numbers always look better! Donation by M + D 29/06/09  

£30.00

Hey Brian, great achievement, well done! Donation by Lynsey Nicol 27/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Neil, Great effort once again ! Donation by Scott Martin 25/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Brian! Donation by natalie farrell 25/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Dennison! We are with helen 2moz so will give you a toast! Donation by The Coatens 19/06/09  

£10.00

Fair play! I hope this will cover some of the cost of the blister plasters. Best of luck and godspeed! :) Donation by Hughie 17/06/09  

£25.00

cycle, cycle, cycle;run, run, run!!fair play te ya brian! Donation by Emer 17/06/09  

£20.00

With you all the way. Donation by Zugie & Rudd 17/06/09  

£100.00

Good luck, hope you don't get blisters! Donation by Karen Fordyce 16/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Neil and hope the legs hold up! Donation by Neil Watters 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Uncle Neil! Donation by Matthew Cameron 16/06/09  

£20.00

Neil....Good luck with weather and legs Donation by Ben Johnson 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go néirí leat Cally! Donation by June & Walt 15/06/09  

£20.00

Good luck Mike! Donation by Garratt's 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sounds like fun! :-S Donation by Andy and Claire Innes 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck neil. well done. Donation by neil armour 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Neil - Hope you wont be too tired to raise a glass or two at the end. Great cause. Donation by Carolla Moise 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck, Neil. Go on - have that pint at the 15 mile mark! Donation by Mike & Julie Simpson 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck - hope the legs hold out! Donation by Graham Fiddes 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You must be daft; best of luck on the day Donation by Jim and Lesley Gauld 15/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Mike Donation by Anne-Marie Little 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

as the eternal student this represents 65% of my weekly salary; kick ass man and dont bonk on me! Donation by Eugene Farrell 11/06/09  

£10.00

30 years later and you're still taking my lunch money. Best of luck. Have fun and never forget the our finest hour on the Wicklow Challenge. Donation by Alan Kidney 10/06/09  

£100.00

All the best, Mike - who says you need to train?! Donation by Hannah 10/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Brian Go! Donation by Julie Woods 21/05/09  

£20.00
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  Offline donations: £705.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £146.67

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