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Cancer Research UK...
When my Marathon Des Sables entry was accepted in February 2006, I knew that this would be an ideal event to support this charity again and added it to the top priority for the preparation of the race. Through both business and private sponsorship I hope to be able to help Cancer Research UK continue their significant research and support to others.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

The Race....  The Marathon Des Sables is a self sufficient endurance footrace across the Sahara Desert covering approx 157 miles in 6 consecutive days – this distance is the equivalent of running nearly a marathon a day!

I will be carrying a pack of up to 14kg which will contain the essential equipment and food for the duration of the race. The only outside assistance will be the rationed 9litres of water a day which is distributed a checkpoints, and the provision of emergency rescue helicopter teams.

There are certainly no luxuries in this race, sleeping will be on the desert floor, no showers or toilets and only the food to eat is what is carried in your pack. In addition I will carry mandatory equipment such as distress flares, survival kits and anti-venom pumps (which will be extremely useful for any snakes or scorpions that I may be unfortunate to stumble upon).


The running will be split into stages with some days requiring distances of up to 52 miles. Each stage consists of checkpoints which need to be reached within set time limits to avoid elimination, therefore navigational skills being just as important as fitness. All of  this will be undertaken across rough terrain and plenty of sand, mix in some average day temperatures of 120 degrees and it is just possible to see why this race has earned itself the title ‘The toughest footrace on earth’.

Many thanks in advance for your support - it is really apprecated

Brett

My sponsors who have helped make this happen...

Poker Trillion : Mace Ltd : World Foods Brand Management Ltd :The Ginger People : Quay Fitness : Syno-Vital


You are mad...fancy that beer now? Donation by Christian Moffatt 30/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

well done love kt Donation by Katie Stoner 19/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done brett Donation by Emma Harman 10/04/08  

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Just like forest gump you 'just kept running!' Well Done Bretus!! Donation by Dean & Kerrie 08/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We are behind you in spirit! Donation by Debrah McArdle 31/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Sandra 31/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're mad - but tis a glorious madness Donation by Neil H 28/03/08  

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I salute you! Donation by Mike Barlow 27/03/08  

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You are inspirational! Thank-you for being an example to all of us by facing new & difficult challenges & by giving back to people in need. Donation by Susan Smith 25/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Brett. Im proud to be your brother! Donation by Luke 24/03/08  

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Best of luck Dobster, i am sure you will do us proud. All the best mate Donation by Matt Leech 21/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm with Gary B on that you are a loony! All the best though.. Donation by Natasha Ellis 20/03/08  

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Go for it! best of luck Brett. We will all be thinking of you. Donation by pcolwell@mace.co.uk 20/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Brett!! Donation by Steve Robbins 20/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Brett, Donation by Durim Myftiu 20/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a challenge! All the very, very best Bret. Donation by Mark Gussin 20/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck you are running for a charity, I have just lost my Father to Cancer Donation by henry Wood 20/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck you must be mad Donation by Tim Ridsdale 20/03/08  

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Nutter! best of Luck Brett Donation by Ivan Williams 20/03/08  

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Good luck Bret Donation by Gerry 20/03/08  

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Very best of luck Brett - still say you're a nutter though!!! Donation by Trev Harlock 20/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck Bret Donation by Andy Manning 19/03/08  

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best of luck Donation by iain donnachie 19/03/08  

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Best of luck Donation by Will Renwick 19/03/08  

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When you are finished this arrange a get together for us all - it would be lovely to see you Donation by Beverley 18/03/08  

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Come in and see us! Donation by Fred Creighton 18/03/08  

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Fantastic Challange! Good Luck it will cahnge your life Donation by Ian Britts 18/03/08  

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Do it running backwards I say - that way you can see what you have achieved! Best of luck Brett & take care. Donation by Kam 18/03/08  

£33.33 + £9.40 Gift Aid

GO BRETT GO!!!!!! Good luck - and we'll be cheering for you from our desks!! Donation by Lucy Wedge 17/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go Brett!! make sure you take your WD40!! Donation by Jackie aka JAX 17/03/08  

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