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
Raised:
82%
Raised so far: £33,190.00
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Andy you are completly mad!!! But I know you will complete your challenge Donation by Carl Hardwidge on 01/07/05 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Joe Grundy on 01/07/05 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Sanj on 28/06/05 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck Andrew! Donation by Anonymous on 12/06/05 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Anonymous on 03/06/05 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Wishing you success for this amazing challenge Donation by Anonymous on 02/06/05 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Keep up the great work Andrew. You are a star for doing this Donation by Anonymous on 02/06/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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still think you should be doing it in a Bernie Clifton ostrich suit Donation by Simon Burr on 02/06/05 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Nutter! Donation by Anonymous on 02/06/05 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Anonymous on 02/06/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 01/06/05 |
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Good Luck Donation by C Bains on 31/05/05 |
£20.00 |
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Death valley should be a breeze for u.. just make sure u get your son to select your music for u!! Donation by Anonymous on 31/05/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Andrew. We'll be thinking of you ! Donation by Anonymous on 27/05/05 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Andrew!!! Donation by Amy Calcutt on 27/05/05 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 27/05/05 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Impressive. Good luck, Andrew! Donation by Jesus Santos on 27/05/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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nutter - can't be there on Friday, but when it starts to hurt, remember its less dull than an erg... Donation by Anonymous on 26/05/05 |
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Seriously impressive stuff, Dr. Elder - good luck and lets finally get together on your return! Donation by rmb on 26/05/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go Andrew! Donation by Anonymous on 26/05/05 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Chris Biggs on 26/05/05 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Andrew - well done so far and best of luck with the next leg (and your own legs!) Donation by Anonymous on 26/05/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Andrew. Donation by Padraic McGrath on 26/05/05 |
£20.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £5,190.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £28,000.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £33,190.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,414.49 |
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