Raised: 37%
 
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £3,700.00
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The Marathon des sables (Marathon of the sands) is a 6 day ultra marathon, typically around 254 km (156 mi), which is an equivalent to 6 regular marathons.  The longest single stage is up to 84 km (52 miles) long.  All competitors must carry all their own food and equipment.  It has been the feature of TV documentaries on the BBC, as well as more recentley featuring in Jack Osbourne Adrenaline Junkie.  It is also shown on Eurosport each year.  

It is considered the toughest foot race on Earth. 

I am taking part in the 23rd edition of the race from March 30th 2008.  I am running on behalf of the Blackfriars School Fund.  Blackfriars School is a special school of  200 young people from the age of 2 to 19 with a range of physical, learning, medical and sensory needs.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.  I am funding the cost of the MdS training and event personally, so please be assured all sponsorship money will go direct to Blackfriars School.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Blackfriars School Fund 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!

Many thanks for your support.  Follow my training progress at www.desertrace.co.uk

You are a very special person who has achieved such a remarkable challenge, not only for youself but for a wonderful cause. From a very proud mum. Donation by Richards mum on 30/05/08

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well Done - it was good to get you back to work in one piece Donation by Cora/Marilyn/Gary Poston/Max/Karl Allen on 30/05/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations on finishing the event and thank you for raising funds for Blackfriars School Donation by Anne Beckett on 30/05/08

 
£50.00

Great acheivement Richard. Thank you. Donation by Jo Gilby on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations and many thanks from Blackfriars Donation by Sue Ray on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by anonymous on 30/05/08

 
£8.96 + £2.53 Gift Aid

Well done for raising funds for our school Donation by Jill Griffin on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Great effort Richard. Thank you Donation by Anne Ewbank on 30/05/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations for finishing the Marathon des Sables Donation by Mark Allcock on 30/05/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you for supporting Blackfriars and well done Donation by Jackie Onions on 30/05/08

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Congratulations on completing your challenge Donation by Ruth Timmis on 30/05/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very well done Richard and thanks Donation by Angie Bloor on 30/05/08

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Thank you from everyone at Blackfriars for raising funds for our school Donation by Clive Lilley Headmaster at Blackfriars School on 30/05/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thanks Richard and well done. Donation by Jane Gardiner on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations on finishing the event Donation by Amanda Everill on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thanks for raising funds for Blackfriars Donation by Sarah Johnson on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

£5 each From Elizabeth Humphries, Dawn Frost, Janice Richardson, Mary O'Sullivan. Well Done Richard Donation by Staff @ Blackfriars on 30/05/08

 
£20.00

Congratulations Donation by Joan Meakin on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thanks from Blackfriars Donation by Nicky Pugh on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done on completing the MDS Donation by Sylvia Cousins on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations Richard Donation by Diane Sargeant on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

This is a great acheivement, well done Donation by Sarah Fradley on 30/05/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great effort, well done Donation by Katie Hooker on 30/05/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations Richard and thank you Donation by Sally Shaw on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thank you from Blackfriars Donation by Julia Ansell on 30/05/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £3,700.00
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  Total Raised: £3,700.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £869.91

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