Raised: 117%
Target: £4,000.00
Raised so far: £4,675.69
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

If you do not know me, that is me there running in Australia. This run I have planned will be something similar, as in I am running. But it will be 5 times longer, in the desert, there will be far less smiles and the only time I will see that much water is when my blisters burst.

The Marathon Des Sables is an epic 6 day foot race, 243km / 151 miles through the Moroccan Sahara Desert with one day of 82km. It is the equivalent of 5 1/2 standard marathons over stony ground and soft sinking sand dunes in temperatures of over 120 degrees. Although water is handed out and my tent will be there waiting for me at the end of each day, to make things a little worse, I will need to carry all my own equipment on my back, This obviously is a stupid thing to do, but something to look back on fondly, one day when I am very very old.

Something this careless requires a massive incentive

I have chosen to raise money for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight. They provide an invaluable and frankly amazing service, helping terminally ill patients to live their last months and days in comfort and with dignity. I have seen firsthand how the Earl Mountbatten Hospice can help those going through the terrible experience of losing someone they love, when 20 years ago my Mum died there at the age of forty. I cannot begin to explain what a worthwhile cause this really is.

This is where you come in to the plan. I need your donations to keep me running knowing on completion of the race your cash will be going to helping so many other families. When my feet have turned to blisters legs to soggy sand bags and skin to crackling, I will have that in what is left of my mind to keep me running, plodding, waddling or perhaps even crawling over the finish line

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Earl Mountbatten Hospice 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. Bargain

So please sponsor me now! You will be making such a difference to many other families and to me on more of a personal level. Many thanks for your support... Dave

I've never met you but heard about you in the traquility of the school playground! I think you're amazing. Donation by Katherine (friend of Cath) 19/04/09  

£20.00

You are awe-inspiring brother! XXXXXXXXXXX Donation by Cath and Dave 18/04/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

well done Donation by Annette Scivier 09/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

If you complete this there is no doubt in my mind that you are ready to tackle the Isle of Wight Marathon. Donation by Gordon Stainer 01/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck from everyone at White Stuff! x Donation by White Stuff 01/04/09  

£50.00

go for it! Donation by Adrian ,Karen and Abi 30/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I can't even begin to imagine how you will do this but an amazing thing to do for a great cause. Very best of luck! Donation by Tanuja & Wayne 27/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Dave! Donation by Fiona Hanks & Alan Hill 27/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Eileen Finch 27/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it dude...all da best and bind those feet. See you on your return. Donation by Dom 26/03/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

wearing a fur lined jock strap is compulsory my friend - itchy after the first 1km or so .... good luck! Donation by Mark Knutton 26/03/09  

£100.00

Can't think of a worse way to raise money! Good luck and love Donation by Jess 26/03/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

The website didn't understand "1 Egyptian Pound for each completed kilometre" so you'd better finish! Donation by Richard 26/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

So proud of you!!! Lovely seeing you and Maiju the other weekend. Donation by Emma, Andy, Rosie and Rowan 25/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You will make it! Congratulations Son! Donation by Adam Kosminski and Betty Barasa 25/03/09  

£150.00

I'd like a picture of you 'air guitaring' at around the 150km mark. You'll cruise it Dave...just remember your sunblock, you don't need more colour! x Donation by Beck 23/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations in advance, if anyone can, you can so Becs says. Donation by The Cop Crew 23/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

The very best of luck Dave! A preposterous undertaking, but if anyone can do it - you can! The Mynydd Sinai team will all be routing for you! Donation by Dave and Liz Wilson 22/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

take care out there bro. love you x Donation by Isabel Lucas 19/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Dave you are well and truly "Al Thi'b"! Hope the OMMsack cuts the mustard! Donation by Jo Bo & Wardy 19/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

go for it dave and ENJOY! Donation by janandchris 19/03/09  

£40.00

Wishing you the best of luck, thanks for a brilliant time in Sinai I am sure you will remembert the marathon in years to come! Donation by Derek Peterson 17/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

The very best of luck Dave. Hope those trainers you had in Sinai hold up. Am sure you will give it your best Donation by Mike Hutton 17/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A very noble cause. Enjoy the experience crazy fool! Donation by Duncan Skelton 22/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Way to go Donation by Dave 09/02/09  

£500.00

If I wasn't going to be elsewhere I'd come and watch ! Donation by Fiona Fowler 08/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

you need help, but all the best, hope you can get in your "happy place" whilst running! Donation by edd Watts 08/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

have fun! Donation by Ginger 02/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

After that amazing run you did on Friday I thought you deserved this x Sis Donation by Isabel Lucas 20/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Your trademark smile will disappear, for a bit, after this! Good luck!! Donation by Drew Treloar 12/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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  Gift Aid plus supplement: £780.07

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