Raised: 104%
 
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £10,400.00
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As most of you will know, every couple of years I undertake a challenge to try and raise money for charity. This year I have the dubious honour of “qualifying” for the Cro Magnon. This is a non stop Ultra Marathon across country from the Italian Ski Resort of Limone to the French Riviera resort of Cap D’Ail. It is 112km long, with 5.7km of vertical ascent and 6.7km of vertical descent and tackling mountains as high as 2500 metres. Every runner has to carry all the clothes, food and water that they need (around 7kg).  The race is not without its risks, so rest assured I have taken out 2 insurance policies dealing with helicopter repatriation and Martin Osbourne has kindly agreed to lend me his emergency Breitling watch / emergency tracking beacon! The time limit for the Cro is 27 hours. For more information (and proof of my registration) visit www.cromagnon-extremerace.net

Because this, by any normal standards, is an enormous undertaking, I intend to raise a vast sum of money and donate all of it to an exceptional cause, Cancer Research. Most of you will have had your lives touched by cancer in some way or other – I know I have, whether it be people you know or you yourself, and I am sure you will agree that the money raised could directly affect you in the future.

Cancer Research UK is the largest volunteer supported cancer research organisation in the world, and they support the work of 3000 scientists working in the UK.  Cancer Research UK's annual research spend is £213mm, raised almost entirely through public donations

Facts about cancer
1/ More than 1 in 3 people get cancer during their lifetime
2/ 1 in 4 people in the UK die of cancer - it is the biggest cause of death in the UK
3/ Between 1978 and 2007 mortality rates from cancer fell by 19%
4/ There are more than 300 types of cancer, but breast, prostate, lung and bowel account for >50% of new cases

Why Cancer Research UK?
Cancer mortality rates are falling and I want to help this trend continue. Cancer Research UK is the largest single fund of cancer research in the UK, spending over £300 million on research every year funding >4500 scientists, doctors and nurses. It’s as simple as that.

Please visit http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/cancerandresearch/ for more information.

Please please please sponsor me.

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.

So please sponsor me now!

 

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Fantastic effort Ben, well done from Mike and Linzie Donation by Michael Masters on 14/07/10

 
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great job, hombre Donation by Steve Schlemmer on 05/07/10

 
£505.00 + £142.44 Gift Aid
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Ben - I'm proud of you well done! Great achievment for a worthwhile cause. Next year? Donation by mark holland on 30/06/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Ben, you are a star! Well done for your dedication to this cause, which should inspire others. From Pete and Hui. Donation by Peter Rolfe on 29/06/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Success bonus Donation by Stephen LAMBERTON on 29/06/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 27/06/10

 
£100.00
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From me and my mates - we will be thinking of you and feeling the burn. Here goes - 674, 851, 919, 1005, 1070, 1098, 1342 Donation by Hannah Penfold on 26/06/10

 
£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
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Best of luck and thanks for raising money for such a deserving cause. We reckon 847 mins .... unless you over-indulged the pasta, in which case 1067 Donation by Stuart Botwright on 25/06/10

 
£20.00
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gv hvgchvgh Donation by Julia Pollick on 25/06/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Go Ben Go! It's good to know there are still some crazy people left in this world - good on you and all the best Donation by Linda & Nick Dean on 25/06/10

 
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Good luck from Singapore Bunsy! Donation by Justin Tang on 25/06/10

 
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Good luck Ben you mad man ;-) enjoy the scenery and the beer afterwards. Donation by Mark Burlison on 25/06/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Even though you are indeed insane, very best of luck for a great cause. Donation by Rob Gorski on 24/06/10

 
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Best of luck Ben! Enjoy the mountain air & i hope theres more downhill than up! Donation by Jonathan Finning on 24/06/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Very best of luck Ben from all your colleagues at Churchill Capital! Please come back in one piece :) Donation by Churchill Capital on 24/06/10

 
£250.00
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Inspirational and for a terrific cause , all the best Donation by Justin Hilbert on 24/06/10

 
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
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Best of luck. Ben Do yourself proud. Donation by Matt Beardshall on 23/06/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck, hope you've got your chaffing strategy all worked out. My guesses are 1027,1087,1199. Donation by Simon Rogers on 23/06/10

 
£30.00
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Ben, best of luck. 1333 minutes for mine; or 22 hrs 13 minutes. Glad it's you, and not me :) (not that I could do it even if I tried !) Donation by Peter Nugent on 22/06/10

 
£10.00
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Dear Mr Clinically Insane, can't we bet on you not finishing too? 880, 905, 925, 955, 990, 1015, 1025, 1040, 1060, 1085, 1115. Best of luck Donation by Mark Smith on 21/06/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Good luck! Donation by Alex & Julia on 21/06/10

 
£83.00
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I'll shoot for 901, 973 and 933. Good luck Donation by Andrew Sentance on 18/06/10

 
£30.00
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Well woddya know I have found £30 in coppers down the back of the sofa, I would like 1176, 1032 and 949 minutes. Dont let me down H2. Donation by Wife 2 on 14/06/10

 
£30.00
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Good luck! Donation by Tristan Lefebvre on 14/06/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Best of luck Ben! Donation by Brian Furbush on 14/06/10

 
£20.00
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  Total Raised: £10,400.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,049.23

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