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My story

 
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page, supporting me in my journey and above all helping sufferers of brain disease and injury.

Brain and spine disorders are more common than most think. Effecting more than ten million people in the UK they are the most common cause of death and disability in the population. Almost everyone at some point in their lives will be effected in some way by them, whether personally or through friends or family...

...and they devastate patients' and families' lives. Recently I have been moved to do what I can about it when 2 friends, both with young families, saw their own lives turned upside down as they began their battle with brain tumours.

On the 11th July 2005 I will set off on the second leg of my endeavour to be the first Briton to complete the hottest and coldest ultra-marathons on earth - across the frozen tundra of the Arctic circle and through the infamous heat of Death Valley, USA.

The Badwater Death Valley Ultramarathon is a non-stop 135 mile footrace across the hottest place on earth. Running in temperatures of up to 130 degrees, and on a road surface of up to 200 degrees, it is not uncommon for shoes to melt. Combined with an elevation of 20,000 feet and a drop of 12,000 feet over it's course, it is clear why this race is known in "ultra circles" as the toughest one there is. Running such a distance obviously takes months of preparation and hard work training. However, surviving and competing in such an extreme environment requires an added dimension of preparation - acclimatisation. The answer - using a walk-in oven and dry saunas every day for 6 weeks prior to the race - no stone can be left unturned in preparation. As well as setting myself the challenge of a lifetime, I am also aiming to raise £40,000 for the Brain and Spine Foundation. Your contribution to this sum will, without doubt, play a crucial role in the success of the endeavour. Please dig deep and sponsor me as much as you can. This is the most efficient way for me to raise money and every single penny really helps. If you are a UK taxpayer your donation will be increased by almost a third at no cost to you. Many thanks for your support. Andrew

top effort mate Donation by Anonymous 11/09/05  

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I knew you a bit thru rowing at Camb and spotted your story on RQ's page. Amazing. Donation by Alice Elliott 31/08/05  

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congratulations Donation by david murray bruce 31/08/05  

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Donation by Michael French 21/08/05  

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Donation by Felicity Howard 14/08/05  

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Well done - and Andy G too. Terrific guts both. Donation by Anonymous 08/08/05  

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Marvellous achievement Andrew. Donation by Anonymous 05/08/05  

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Fire and Ice man Donation by Anonymous 05/08/05  

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Donation by Hilary Morrissey 05/08/05  

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You are an 'A'-grade mentalist. Mad props and many, many congratulations. Donation by Anonymous 05/08/05  

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Ugh you are a total inspiration! Well done you on a fantastic achievement for a great cause. Cx Donation by Anonymous 04/08/05  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

Hmm...too late but perhaps easier to combine them as a "moderate temperature" challenge? Donation by Tony Ward 04/08/05  

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Donation by D Bruce 03/08/05  

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Super effort that, I thought. Donation by Fraser & Cath 02/08/05  

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An amazing achievement, well done Donation by Patrick and Caroline 02/08/05  

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Well done you madman! Donation by Anonymous 02/08/05  

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Keen to know how you measured the fluid volume in the blisters! Donation by Anonymous 02/08/05  

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and a little extra - coz itwas a superhuman effort Donation by Tim Clarke 01/08/05  

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Donation by Anonymous 01/08/05  

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Congragulations Andrew. Glad to hear you finished "safely". You truly are amazing (if a bit mad)! Donation by Beth Bragonier 01/08/05  

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Donation by Anonymous 01/08/05  

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To one of my most to be admired ex BCG colleagues - a great brain & will (!!) in a superb body Donation by Balazs 01/08/05  

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Donation by Anonymous 01/08/05  

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WELL DONE!!!! Donation by Miranda McCormack 01/08/05  

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Donation by Tim Clarke 01/08/05  

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although I think you are mad (and must have a very tolerant wife) happy to support the cause! Donation by Janet Holland 27/07/05  

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Congratulations - absolutely amazing feat Donation by Richard 23/07/05  

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Very well done. We followed your challenge through Andy and the internet! Donation by Anonymous 21/07/05  

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Fantastic achievement. Donation by Ros Fox 20/07/05  

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Olf friend of Andy Gowans. Many congratulations on your amazing achievements; what a terrific cause Donation by Anonymous 19/07/05  

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