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Raised so far: £8,400.45
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My story

 
UPDATE - April 3 - Thank you so much to all of you. I completed MdS finishing on Saturday March 31 in 35 hours 17 minutes total for the week. I finished 236th out of 757 competitors, but placing is somewhat irrelevant. Simply completing is a personal achievement I am proud of. Please check my blog (link below) for updates and fuller explanations. Some fantastic off-line donations recently as well from H. Goldie, Malca-Amit, Ryan Lorenz (Asante Sana!), Brown & Newirth, Weston Beamon, Hirsh London, Levy Gems, Chris Lambert (you HAVE participated in an online fundraiser now), Pete Drozkzik, Nick Sturman (who is jealous of my holiday!?) and the volunteers at Workaid.

In March 2007, I will be among an international field of 800+ runners competing in the Marathon des Sables (MdS), the legendary 150-mile endurance race held in the Sahara Desert every year. Carrying all my own kit and supplies over 7 days, I will run through some of the harshest terrain imaginable in soaring temperatures.

Find out more about this unique event:

Desert-Ed - My Brand New Blog

Darbaroud - MdS Organisers  

So why am I subjecting myself to this, you ask:

I have been doing long distance racing events for many years and am ready for a fresh challenge. MdS represents a major step up in distance, terrain and climate.

It is the year of my 40th birthday, so it is my birthday present to myself!

I am keen to prove the old cliche that if you set your mind to achieve something, you can.

Most importantly for you, I am taking the opportunity to raise funds for a charity which I feel fits my ideals and needs your support - Workaid.

www.workaid.org   

Please support me in these challenges; mine to complete Marathon des Sables in March and Workaid's to tackle poverty well into the future. Please note all the funds raised go to Workaid and NONE are used to offset my expenses, which are considerable. You can donate directly using this page. It is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me wherever you are in the world (overseas credit cards are accepted): Workaid 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.

If however, you would prefer to donate by cheque direct to Workaid, we can do that too. It just needs to be a UK cheque. Just e-mail me for details.

So please sponsor me now! And send me a message of support.

We really appreciate your help.

James Riley, Sue Kelly, Mike Clary, James Amos, Ann Wallace, Mr & Mrs Fullerton Donation by Cash collected from the following... 01/05/07  

£240.00

Sorry such a late donation but an amazing achievement - well done you! Donation by Tracey Francis 21/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a star! Donation by Nick Johnson 20/04/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic achievement - well done! Donation by Adele Duperouzel 18/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Ed is an absolute nutter. What a star!!! Donation by Samir Sukhadia 12/04/07  

£170.00

Well done and congratulations on all your hard work. Donation by Carol 12/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the Best, Edward! Donation by S. H. Moon 09/04/07  

£100.00

Donation by Ian 03/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Donation by Brook Ellis 03/04/07  

£50.00

Ed - what a brilliant achievement, well done. Donation by Geoff Field 03/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck - hope we aren't too late! Donation by Marcus McCallum 02/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done and best wishes Donation by Mabel Nicol 27/03/07  

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous 27/03/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Ed, I am impressed Donation by Dr. Michael S. Krzemnicki 27/03/07  

£50.00

Good Luck . Donation by Yves Frey 27/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Don't forget to drink....Well done! Donation by Santiago 26/03/07  

£15.00

Remember to sink and relax! Donation by Barbara Carlisle 24/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck from all at m vainer ltd Donation by m vainer ltd 22/03/07  

£150.00

Wishing you the best! Donation by Bob & Laurel Shaw 21/03/07  

£13.00

Well Done & Good Luck Donation by Matt & Dawn Bray 21/03/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Robert Bolton 21/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A fantastic challenge, Ed, good luck! Donation by Susan Gotley 20/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Can't believe people thought I was the Sam running 10km - I can't run for the bus! good luck Ed. Donation by Sam Mercer 20/03/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck from a lazy auctioneer!! Donation by Stephen Whittaker 20/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Edward! Donation by Adrian Smith 20/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck............ & PLEASE STRETCH! Donation by Simone Sorrell 19/03/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go! Go! Go! Donation by Jasmin Karger 19/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Ed,hv been told how mad this race is, so sounds like you need it! Donation by Kim & Mark Burns 19/03/07  

£20.00

Trailwalker will feel like a breeze after this... Donation by Bingham Williams 18/03/07  

£20.00

Ed, it's never too late to change your mind! Donation by Brooks family 15/03/07  

£50.00
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