Ed King is fundraising for The Anthony Nolan Trust

Carnegie's MDS Fundraising Page

Marathon Des Sables

on 26/03/2009

Guy and Ed - 2 weeks to go!

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Team members:

Ed King and Guy Steel

Raising money for

The Anthony Nolan Trust

Charity Registration No. 803716

The Anthony Nolan Trust provides lifesaving donors for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant.

Page owner

Ed King

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Raised: 97%

Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £19,326.40

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My story

Many thanks for visiting the Carnegie Marathon Des Sables fundraising page - please see www.carnegiemds.com for more information.

Ed King and Guy Steel will be taking part in the 24th Marathon Des Sables from March 26th to April 6th 2009.

The event is a 6 stage marathon event run over 7 days and it covers 243km in the Saharan Desert of Southern Morocco.

Why this IS the toughest footrace on Earth?

We will be covering 243km/151 miles (in sections similar to 25, 34, 38, 82, 42, 22 km) run over 6 days (7 for some) - equivalent to 5 1/2 regular marathons. In addition to that, we will have to carry everything we will need for the duration (apart from a tent) on our backs in a rucksack (food, clothes, medical kit, sleeping bag etc). Water is rationed and handed out at each checkpoint.

We will experience mid-day temperatures of up to 120°F, and will be running or walking on uneven rocky, stony ground as well as 15 - 20% of the distance being in sand dunes.

The heat, distance and rubbing will undoubtedly trash our feet and may cause severe trauma if incorrect shoes and equipment are used. Mental stamina probably constitutes at least 50% of whether we will complete the distance or not. Physical fitness is important but don't underestimate the mental stress that we will need to endure.

That's where you come in - please help us achieve our target of £20,000 (in aid of the ANTHONY NOLAN TRUST) and make a donation.

Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Anthony Nolan Trust 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 us now! The Anthony Nolan Trust needs your help!

Thanks again

Ed and Guy

	Just read the Messenger article - well done indeed! Donation by Anthony and Inés del Tufo 10/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Max 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sooo impressed. Awesome! Donation by Sue and Bryan 27/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done great achievement Donation by Thomas Boyd 23/04/09	£100.00
	No wonder you were walking this morning. Well done. Donation by Colin Wellstead 16/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Awesome effort guys! Look forward to celebrating properly soon! Donation by Charlie, Frances & Freddie 15/04/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Well done for a fantastic cause Donation by Kate Tunstall 14/04/09	£500.00
	Well done!! Donation by The Greens 14/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done, from one of Pip's mates. Donation by John Marney 13/04/09	£50.00
	Guy and Ed you are the most inspirational GaylordCheesyBenders I know! Bloody well done! Donation by The Purdies 13/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Ed - awesome - bloody fantastic effort well done. Ads and Mands xx Donation by Fletchers 09/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Donation by Tim Southworth 09/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	From Mack and all at Threshold Sports with admiration Donation by Julian Mack 09/04/09	£100.00
	Good work, what a massive achievement Donation by Victoria Shotter 09/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! hope normal life is not too boring! Donation by Simon F 09/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	well done Ed massive effort and huge achievement !! Donation by mason family 09/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Ed! Donation by JP van Onselen 09/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations guys! Donation by Ash Edwin 09/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort boys - you have earned your Easter eggs this year ! Donation by Angus Minford 09/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Legendary achievement!! I mean, 4 curries in one sitting..awesome. Donation by Guy & Ali 09/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Angus & Emma 07/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Glad to see you survided it and are now back. conmgratulations and well done Donation by Ron&Jane, Lt Miss 06/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Inspiring - well done, look forward to seeing the photos Donation by John & Ali P, Lt Miss 06/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Happy birthday and congrats Ed, seriously impressive! Got a tad tipsy in the Crown last night and put 243 pence in the collection bottle. Donation by A, J & P. Lt Miss. 06/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope all went well. Look forward to hearing the stories. Donation by PJ and Dilly 06/04/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	hope all went well - all the best Donation by Nick, Ally and the boys 05/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck with this incredible challenge for such a worthwile cause! Donation by Jay Kantaria 02/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	good luck and take care...the thought of it makes us feel faint! x Donation by Kate Moss & Matt Grover 02/04/09	£30.00
	Sorry for the late sponsorship - best of luck! Donation by Tom and Hannah Brooks 02/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Great cause, and the very best of luck Donation by Richard Wheeler 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£16,730.00
Offline donations:	£2,596.40
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£3,807.41

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