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My story

 

Hello,

My name is David Salisbury and I am entered in this year's "Marathon des Sables". For those of you that have not heard of this event here is what it entails:

I will be running a 151 mile endurance race over the course of 6 days. To ensure that I don't get bored, the event will be taking place across the Sahara Desert in temperatures of 120°F! So that I do not want for anything whilst on this little venture I shall be carrying all my food and equipment needed for this on my back!

You are probably wondering why I have put myself forward for this. Well, the answer is 2 fold. Firstly, I plan to raise money for The Macmillan Cancer Relief Charity. The work that these people do makes a real difference to the lives of people living with cancer, from providing specialist health care and information to practical and emotional support. To put it bluntly the work and effort these very special people do every day of the year makes my adventure above seem like a walk in the park. So, if you are in a position to make a donation please do. Thank you.

Oh yes, and secondly, I am a complete nutter!


The preparation for this, as you can imagine is pretty intense and the correct training plan and support is essential. I have been lucky enough to be supported by Esporta Health and Fitness in Chislehurst. They not only have fully equipped facilities but extremely knowledgeable and approachable staff. This has made my training as structured, progressive and challenging as I could have hoped it to be.
Should you wish to enquire about their facilities please click on the following link:

http://www.esporta.com/Clubs/London/SE/Chislehurst/Facilities/!%2B!/CLASS/Folder/DBID/99afdfbef63f16b5f5c62fe987e254bb.

I highly recommend it!!

Well done David Donation by Nana 16/04/06  

£10.00

Well done. I hope it hurt Donation by Ged & Beth 16/04/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

WELL DONE DAVID!!! Donation by Irene (Pam's Mum) 16/04/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am so bloody proud of you (and a bit pissed) I am doubling my donation. Donation by Don 15/04/06  

£75.50 + £21.29 Gift Aid

Thought my previous donation was a little on the stingey side when I saw the pictures! Wow! xx Donation by The Honourable Emma of Salisbury 14/04/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Olly Andrews 13/04/06  

£20.00

To dearest Uncle David, I think you're great! All my love Jayxxx Donation by Jay 12/04/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We are so proud of you ! Donation by Mel 12/04/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Michael Hughes 11/04/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Don't talk to any strange camels!! Donation by Simon Burman 11/04/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck poppet. Will look forward to the celebrations Donation by Tracey 10/04/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck David - Look forward to hearing all about it when your back at CC Donation by Maria B 10/04/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Mel & Mike Andrews 06/04/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, you crazy man! Donation by Angus MacLennan 05/04/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Caroline Horam 05/04/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

an amazing journey, am so proud of you hon!! See you for some Bolly soon!! love and good luck XXXXXX Donation by lindsay 05/04/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Beth & Gil 04/04/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Remember everything will be OK with Mum & Dad looking out for you. Good luck Dave (you fool!) Donation by Terry & Carol 02/04/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Davis Saltzberg, We wish you luck & love and will have tinnies in the fridge upon your return Donation by Paul & Steve 01/04/06  

£50.00

Trekker chic is so in this season. Just think of the thirst you'll build up over 150 miles! Donation by Naomi and Mike 31/03/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best, just think chilled white wine! Good Luck Donation by Paul & Pam 30/03/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck David We are so impressed xx Donation by inscapetravel.com 30/03/06  

£20.00

Ha ha, I'm sure when you get back we'll have a beer or 10 :-) Donation by Tricky 30/03/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

you look like you're going deep sea diving.. good luck love, will be thinking of you x Donation by amanda 30/03/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

If you see a camel, close your mouth (they spit). We love you Uncy David xx Donation by Tora & Paul 09/03/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Unlike Ben Fogle - KEEP YOUR CLOTHES ON!!! You don't wanna be sun burnin ya bits! ;o) Best of luck! Donation by Julie & Taz 07/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Sue & Chuck 07/03/06  

£50.00

Good luck hun I know you will be amazing Donation by Laura-Louise 07/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck David Donation by Fred & Muriel Cann 06/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

50p per mile so don't take any wrong turnings Donation by Don Salisbury 03/03/06  

£75.50 + £21.29 Gift Aid
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