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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!

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Well done Ben Bernard and Barbara Wallace Donation by Allan Buckle on 23/04/10

 
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Great effort Ben well done.John Scollen (Brown and Rose) and Uncle John and Auntie Elaine Donation by Allan Buckle on 21/04/10

 
£150.00
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Great effort Ben & best of luck for next time! Donation by Ciaran, Julie, Eleanor & Edward on 19/04/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Well done Ben. Uncle Edward and Nora Donation by Allan Buckle on 17/04/10

 
£10.00
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Well done Ben Gaynor Holdsworth and family Donation by Allan Buckle on 16/04/10

 
£10.00
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Great effort Ben Alice and Malcolm Curchin Donation by Allan Buckle on 16/04/10

 
£20.00
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Well done Ben! Gildersome Bowling Club Donation by Allan Buckle on 14/04/10

 
£50.00
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Good effort Ben for a good cause. John and Carol Stephenson Donation by Allan Buckle on 13/04/10

 
£5.00
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All the best of luck Ben. Remember the water is only helping when it's in you - so don't ration too carefully. Best wishes, from the Brandons. Donation by Paul Brandon on 10/04/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Good Luck Ben. Donation by Shelley Felix on 06/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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good luck what an amazing thing to do ! Donation by cheryl and david rowland on 06/04/10

 
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Great sacrifice Ben. Hope you are still standing after you cross the chequered flag! Donation by Eamon Flahive on 06/04/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Go Uncle Benjy - love Wills & Alex Donation by Helene Ghosh on 05/04/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Keep going Ben! Donation by Felix Family on 04/04/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Very best of luck Ben, great causes to run for Donation by Sylvia Prebble on 31/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Good Luck Ben! Donation by Karen Graham on 31/03/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Woooow what an inspiration, the best of luck to you for the run. Donation by Hannah Smith (friend of Carol Jackson) on 31/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Sorry this is a bit late - a pound a mile sounds paltry for the effort you'll be putting in, but hopefully it'll help buy a machine that goes 'beep'!x Donation by 'Bon chance' Burwell, Gorton and Family on 30/03/10

 
£155.00

Donation by George Tice on 30/03/10

 
£20.00
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Quite a challenge dude! Wish you all the success in the World - go BB! Donation by Darren Elliott on 29/03/10

 
£20.00
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Mate, best of luck, I have total respect for what you are doing! Looking forward to hearing all about it, and seeing lots of pics. Donation by David Cheung on 26/03/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Best wishes Ben - Biddy Jones Donation by Benjamin Buckle on 24/03/10

 
£10.00
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Ben, you are truly unhinged, but having seen the damage you can do in a canoe, we have no doubt you'll succeed. Donation by The Toomeys downunder on 23/03/10

 
£150.00
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Donation by Ann Wakefield on 23/03/10

 
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Good luck Ben! Looking forward to photos of you eating scorpion soup! ...you never go hungry in the desert because of all the sand which is there! Donation by Marc & Ruthy on 23/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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