Anna Mann is fundraising for Halcrow Foundation

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Marathon des Sables

on 30/03/2008

Marathon des Sables, 30 March to 5 April

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Halcrow Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1115729

It aims to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world caused by natural disaster or as a result of people’s social and economic conditions. It does this through the development of education, health and other social services, the improvement of transport infrastructure, water supplies and other communal facilities and the promotion of self help activities.

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David Kerr takes on the toughest footrace on Earth, in aid of the Halcrow Foundation

Running six back-to-back marathons in as many days in temperatures topping 50 degrees centigrade is clearly not for the faint-hearted – or for those who qualify for a free bus pass.

Unless you’re David Kerr, that is. Halcrow’s group board director – who can claim both milestones – will be taking part in the wildly ambitious Marathon des Sables in Morocco’s Sahara Desert – often dubbed the toughest footrace on Earth.
David will be embarking on his gruelling epic to raise funds for the Halcrow Foundation, a UK-registered charity for which he is also chairman.

David has been training five days a week for over six months to prepare for his North African adventure, for which he will have to carry everything he needs except water – such as food, clothes, medical kit and his sleeping bag.

Established in 2005, the Halcrow Foundation has built homes and schools, as well as clean water and essential sanitation facilities across Asia and Africa. Other projects have focused on developing the tools and techniques for communities to generate their own income, like fishing boats in Indonesia or female-led cottage industries in rural India. The charity also supports disadvantaged people across the UK.

To reward David’s faith in his abilities to complete such a mammoth undertaking, all he asks of you is that you show your support by pledging a donation to the Halcrow Foundation.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor David: the Halcrow Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28 per cent in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

	For Richard's Iron Man challenge Donation by Cathy Stubbs 20/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	For Richard's Iron Man Donation by David Birch 20/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations David on a stunning achievement. You're an inspiration to us all. Donation by Martin Oliver on behalf of the Bedford Office 08/05/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	David, Congratulations on completing the Race Donation by Douglas Kennedy 04/05/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	What a feat! Well done, David. Donation by Steve Martin 26/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, excellent achievement!! Donation by Andy Reid 24/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Awesome achievement! I only hope I go as well in the Alps this May! Donation by Adrian Tiley 23/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	you will never forget such an experience! Donation by jet 23/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	David, I once had to walk 26 miles through the desert after our 4-wheel drive sank into the sand but your feat by comparison defies belief! Donation by Tim Catchpole 22/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Incredible achievement - words fail! Donation by John Drake 22/04/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	We still think you're mad! Huge congratulations for achieving this! Donation by Pam Bickley 22/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Your fortitude in completing this event is an inspiration to us all! Donation by Chris Fleming 18/04/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	No way I could ever survive that! Donation by Richard Money 17/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very weel done indeed. Donation by David Boyd 14/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Bravo ! Achievement lies within the reach of those, who reach beyond themselves. Well Done !!! Donation by Roji Varghese 12/04/08	£15.00
	Amazing achievement!! Donation by Tees Valley Office 10/04/08	£105.00
	Brilliant Achievement!! Donation by Alan Donald 10/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Bloody crazy! Donation by Brian Hillesdon 10/04/08	£25.00
	what a star! Think u deserve a wee rest now, great stuff David Donation by macca (graham mccallum) 09/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	best of luck Donation by Mike Landon 09/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A lifetime achievement that you should be very proud of !!! Donation by Bill Bannister 09/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Amazing effort - well done Donation by Neil Smith (Norwich) 09/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	A fantastic effort! Brilliant achievement! Donation by Dan Bassford 09/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done on your magnificent effort! Donation by Dave Kilner 09/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	what a wonderful effort and display of commitment Donation by Allan Watkins 09/04/08	£50.00
	Well done David. Rather you than me! Donation by Torin Douglas 08/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very impressive result. Well done! Donation by Liz Young 08/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on this amazing achievement! Donation by Frances Lubbe 08/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fantastic achievement, congratulations. Donation by Ian Kirkpatrick 08/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Excellent effort. Well done. Donation by John Lowther 08/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,414.77

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