Michael Henson is fundraising for Survival International

Barney and Mike's Triathlon Stupidity

London Triathlon

on 05/08/2007

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Team members:

Barney and Mike

Raising money for

Survival International

Charity Registration No. 267444

"Survival helps tribal peoples to defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

Founded in 1969 in response to the secret genocide of Amazonian Indians, Survival is the only international organization supporting tribal peoples worldwide. We do not accept funding from any national government.

Today, Survival has supporters in 82 countries. We work for tribal peoples’ rights in three complementary ways: education, advocacy and campaigns. We also offer tribal people themselves a platform to address the world. We work closely with local indigenous organizations, and focus on tribal peoples who have the most to lose, usually those most recently in contact with the outside world.

We believe that public opinion is the most effective force for change. Its power will make it harder, and eventually impossible, for governments and companies to oppress tribal peoples.

Visit www.survivalinternational.org to find out more."

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Michael Henson

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Raised: 43%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £1,280.00

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My story

Hello and thank you for making it to our sponsorship page.

On August 5th we will be doing the London Triathlon for Survival International, so please help us raise as much money as possible for a really worthy cause.

At the end of January, briefly forgetting that neither of us could swim more than a length without wheezing like an 80-year-old Woodbine fan, we signed up for the full Olympic distance race. This means 1.5km of swimming, 40km of cycling, 10km of running and a lot of cursing all that early optimism.

We have been working pretty hard on the training already, and are now starting on the all-important raising of cash. We will feel less stupid inflicting all this pain on ourselves if someone in need of our help was benefitting.

Survival works incredibly hard to secure the rights of some of the world's most vulnerable people. In one of the many cases they support, they recently funded a court victory which should have allowed the Kalahari Bushmen of Botswana to return to their ancestral land after being forcibly relocated.

Unfortunately the San are still fighting for justice from the Botswana government and Survival's help is still very much needed.

http://www.survival-international.org/news/2364

And any issue that manages to unite Guardian and Telegraph writers clearly has right on its side!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,1735618,00.html

So please dig deep and help us and Survival!

Many thanks,

Barney and Mike

P.S. If you need any more convincing that we deserve your sponsorship, check out our VIDEO DIARY - 'Tri is for Tribal'

	Well done guys! XXXXX Donation by Esyllt Carr 24/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Mike can't help but say you don't half look goofy in those videos Donation by Austin Dekker 19/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very impressive - now I want to see the video part 3! Donation by stel 17/08/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Matt Sheldon 14/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Brilliant effort guys - those times are v impressive! Donation by Katie Murdoch 08/08/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Relax and have a beer now!! Donation by David and Alex 08/08/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort and great results Donation by Anne & David 06/08/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Massive Congratulations for Sunday both of you - you were amazing! Hope you've both recovered well! Donation by Fiona Henson 06/08/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Robin 06/08/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Alex Clay 06/08/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hey guys - well done, looking forward to seeing the pics and videos! Hope you didn't get sun-burnt! Donation by Judah 05/08/07	£10.00
	Good luck Mike! Should I have a side bet on you to beat Will? Donation by Gordon Berry 03/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	go, barney, go! Donation by meriel and will 02/08/07	£42.00 + £11.85 Gift Aid
	Good luck Barns (from Annup too)- remember you're a machine!! x Donation by Rozee 02/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Looking forward to seeing you cycling and running in the wetsuits (thats the deal isn't it?!) Donation by Jess Gough 02/08/07	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	good luck! at this rate, you'll probably catch me up... Donation by Sam Walker 02/08/07	£15.00
	Good luck Barney! I have faith in you and the videos are most entertaining! x Donation by Beccy Allen 30/07/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	We know you can swim Barney,we saw you in the Hotwells School pool 20 years ago! Donation by Penny & Hugh Nettelfield 29/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by nick humfrey 27/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jenny Mac 24/07/07	£20.00
	Excellent work guys! am v proud of you both. But am considering setting up a triathlon widows fund.. Donation by Hanna 23/07/07	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Go get em boys! Miss you - best of luck Donation by Jonny 21/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best Mike Donation by wishbone 20/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!!! (but not a good look!) Donation by Rach K 20/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Nice work lads, looking awesome in your swimwear! Donation by Matt Pomroy 20/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys! Sure you'll fly round! Donation by Jess Anstee 19/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go go gadget legs Donation by Claire Newman 19/07/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mike! Unfortunately wont be here to watch, but look forward to hearing all about it! Donation by Emma 19/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!! Donation by Zoe Nettelfield 19/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	i have only met you once but you were on top form so i feel its only right to sponser you! Donation by Katie 13/07/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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