NEWS UPDATE The KAAOT half marathon took place on Wednesday 2nd July and was a resounding success; there are now some very tired legs on the platform. The last runners crossed the line at 0720 as the temperature was hitting 40 degrees. Please take some time to look at a few pictures of the event and continue to donate sponsorship money; it is for a cause close to all our hearts. Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. The Royal Navy are currently in Command of Task Force 158, protecting the Oil Infrastructure of Iraq whilst concurrently training the Iraqi Military to assume responsibility for this task in due course. The operation is run from the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT), a rusting half mile long oil platform in theNorthern Arabian Gulf, affectionately known to us as 'Waterworld'. Here, coalition staff members from the ,US and AUS work alongside our Iraqi counterparts to protect the umbilical cord of . In the searing heat of the Iraqi Summer (50 deg C) we have set ourselves a challenge to run a half marathon - 28 lengths of the platform - to raise money for the BFBS 'Big Salute' campaign. The 'Big Salute' is currently doing some sterling work to raise funds for 5 key service charities which support Armed Forces personnel who are adversely affected on operations throughout the world. Now that you are here, please dig deep and take time to sponsor us online. The runners of CTF 158
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Big Salute will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
So go on, please sponsor us now!
Many thanks for your support.
Raised so far: £2,133.00
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Well done to everyone involved, keep safe and remember always watch your 6! Donation by Bill & Pat Armitage on 08/07/08 |
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Well done ! lots of love from Claire and Sammy xxxx Donation by Claire on 08/07/08 |
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Glad to hear you are keeping fit rather than wasting tax payers money sun bathing! Don't forget the Chichester 10k in October. Keep safe, see you soon Donation by John and Jenie Pressdee on 07/07/08 |
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Well done Si, good to see your keeping yourself occupied out there and no just sun bathing and drinking beer!!! Catch up when your back in the UK. Donation by Scott & Jen on 07/07/08 |
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Well done Ads! See you next week! x Donation by Jenna on 06/07/08 |
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Well done RN MCDO Simon Pressdee and all other team members on this admirable achievement. Donation by Rob Hoole on 06/07/08 |
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Well done guys great work, thanks to all on Chatham who sponsored. Donation by Boscharooney on 06/07/08 |
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vidal baboon, many thanks Donation by N2.1 on 05/07/08 |
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I'm sponsoring Mainsey on condition I get a copy of the official video! Good Luck All... Donation by Perksy on 05/07/08 |
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Donation by Snorkers RN on 04/07/08 |
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Most expensive hair cut I've ever had. Donation by Bovie - N6.1 on 04/07/08 |
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To the weapon polisher and bush trimmer many thanks Donation by N2 on 03/07/08 |
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Cheers great haircuts HEC, maybe a career change Donation by Mac on 03/07/08 |
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Graham - what the HEC! Payment for haircuts, many thanks - Rob W Donation by Rob Whitworth on 03/07/08 |
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Well done everyone, especially Mini Donation by Bethan &Phil Cooper & the TNT Fan Club on 03/07/08 |
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Big BZ to one and all. Donation by CTF on 02/07/08 |
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des-i am sure it still needs a clean! Donation by hec on 01/07/08 |
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Cheers Des, American and Iraqi Des also said well done, have some more chicken!!!! Donation by Mac on 01/07/08 |
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Des - One good turn deserves another. Thanks. Donation by FOPS on 30/06/08 |
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Nice one Des Donation by Spike on 30/06/08 |
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Des - Cleaning guns for charity - Only you would think of something like this. Much appreciated - Rob W Donation by BWC1 on 29/06/08 |
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Good luck to you all! xx Donation by Becky in Gib on 28/06/08 |
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Jim Anger asked me to look at this. Good one. Being ex RN it's good to see the current mob still looking out for each other. Have a good day!!! Donation by Graham Giles-Payne on 27/06/08 |
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Donation by Emma on 27/06/08 |
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good luck guys n gals Donation by george keith tatum on 27/06/08 |
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| * Total raised online: | £2,133.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,133.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £507.13 |
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