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My story

 
Whilst some may choose to cycle from London to Brighton and others may decide to compete in the London marathon (both admirable choices), I have decided to go one (or maybe several) steps further and participate in the 2005 Marathon des Sables. The Marathon des Sables is a six day ultra-marathon endurance race across the Sahara Desert; known as the toughest footrace on earth. Over the course of six days I will run 151 miles with about 30 miles of the race taking place over sand dunes. I will be running in temperatures of up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit and am required to carry everything that I will need for the duration of the race on my back. I will undoubtedly suffer from blisters and will more than likely lose most of the skin on my feet in the process!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Médecins Sans Frontières UK 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.

Much of the pain and suffering ahead will be softened by the knowledge that I have undertaken this challenge for a good cause. So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Not much of an incentive seeig as you've now done it but very impressive nonetheless. Donation by Gunner 05/05/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Jorn, sorry for the delay. Hope your feet are still in one piece! Call me if you're up for a pint. Donation by Anonymous 30/04/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck John! Donation by Aneta L. 12/04/05  

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Donation by neal lovell 07/04/05  

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Donation by jay aaronson 06/04/05  

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Brave man ! Go for it mate ! Massive respect ! Donation by Martin Roots 06/04/05  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck John! Donation by Liz Cheng 06/04/05  

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All the best mate Donation by Clancy 05/04/05  

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all the best john, we want to hear all about it... Donation by Alex Baring and Carolyn Grace 04/04/05  

£30.00

Best of luck you Loon! Donation by Mark Lloyd 04/04/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck, you nut job! Donation by Anonymous 04/04/05  

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You're totally insane but Good Luck! Donation by Nic Nac 04/04/05  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

still think yr completely crazy.. but good luck!! Donation by emma norris 31/03/05  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 23/03/05  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 23/03/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jerry Howley 22/03/05  

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Donation by Rich 22/03/05  

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Good luck mate Donation by Ian Barber 22/03/05  

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You must be crazy - good luck! Donation by Anonymous 21/03/05  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck John! Donation by Lu Brown-Hovelt 21/03/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You can do it Johnny ..... good luck !!!! Donation by Hannah Nixon 21/03/05  

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I'm so proud of you!!! Ur a complete mad man but I know u can do it!!! Donation by Michelle Grey 17/03/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

have you taken leave of your senses? good luck mate! Donation by Alex Barnes 16/03/05  

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Please don't show me your blisters again! Donation by Fiona 11/03/05  

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Good luck Johnny Grey! You are mad, but if anyone can do this, it has to be you. Donation by Lianne Storer 02/03/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck John, after all your hard work and training you deserve to do so well. Donation by Jaime Jones 02/03/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

i think you're a nutter! but good luck anyway! Donation by Jonathan Fish 06/01/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

(Friend of Andrew from the past!) Good luck and great causes, good on you! Donation by Patrick Cornwell 06/01/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go John!! Best of luck for the run and come back safe! Andrew & Lotte xxx Donation by Andrew Aus 02/01/05  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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