Raised: 51%
Target: £8,500.00
Raised so far: £4,360.00
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My story

 

Friends, Family and Colleagues - I write to ask for your help one more time!

Dubbed ‘the toughest footrace on earth’, the gruelling Marathon des Sables is a six-day, 155 mile (250 km), ultra-marathon in the Moroccan Sahara. Competitors carry all of the food and personal belongings needed to last the entire event.

Sandstorms, snakes and scorpions are common. Water is rationed and temperatures often reach 120°F (48°C). The terrain is mostly rocky, uneven ground and 15-20% of the course covers massive sand dunes.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is the adult version of the childrens cancer charity (Candlelighters) that stepped in when I needed their help most back in 1979, aged 5. Dig deep my family, friends and colleagues, this is arguably the craziest thing I've ever done and knowing that you're supporting me on this arduous journey will carry me through the darkest moments of the race (and if you ask me nicely I'll send you a postcard!).

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Yorkshire Cancer Research 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!

Good luck from the MBA Admin Team. Donation by Janet Rumsey 18/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Iain Bullock 10/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Ben!! Donation by Jane Boyle 07/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You don't do things by half!! Good Luck - looks like a really good cause! : ) Donation by Ali Schofield 29/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Geez Ben, there must be easier ways to raise money! BEST OF LUCK - but it's those camels I'd worry about if I were you! Don't forget the sunblock. Donation by Linda vdo 29/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Ben! Donation by Anna-Leigh 24/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

The longest journey starts with the smallest step T.E.Lawrence. Good luck Ben M&D Donation by Allan Buckle 25/06/09  

£25.00

Mad - Just mad, but you are a Buckle. Donation by Little Sis 07/06/09  

£50.00

Completely crazy ..... but equally amazing! Good luck Ben Jo & Hayden x Donation by Jo & Hayden 03/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go me! Donation by Ben 18/05/09  

£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,235.00
  Offline donations: £3,125.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £327.18

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