Anna Mann is fundraising for Halcrow Foundation

David Kerr's fundraising page

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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Raised so far: £5,861.00

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My story

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.

	Makes me tired just thinking about it. Donation by Nick Kaberry 04/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Lorna Baker 03/04/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Inspirational. I'm impressed. Keep going. Donation by Margaret Bowen 03/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Bravo! I will follow you! Until then only this. Donation by Zakir 03/04/08	£50.00
	Best of luck, a crazy challenge! Donation by Lorna Wood 03/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	An inspiration. Best of luck. Donation by Chris Morley 03/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Doesn't sound like my type of beach holiday! Good luck. Donation by Brian Perryman 03/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me Donation by Matthew Cox 03/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	keep going for the oldies! Donation by Chris Hanson 03/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck ... all the way! Donation by Peter von Lany 03/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Uhambani kahle Donation by NickP 03/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Amazing that you're out there. Good luck! Donation by Lynne Collis 03/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Always said you are a freak of nature! You're mad but very impressive! Good luck. Donation by Tony van Emst 03/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck, hope it all goes well and watch out for scorpions, snakes and other desert nasties! Donation by Michael Redfern 02/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great achievement Donation by Ian Laing 02/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	One down! Good Luck Donation by Violet 02/04/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Amazing motivation! Donation by Rachel Fowler 02/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Great stuff! Up the pace!! Donation by Jason Guneratne 01/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck Donation by Catherine Merlane 01/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fantastic achievement. Good Luck! Donation by Roland Grzybek 01/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep taking the pills! Donation by Ron McAndrew 01/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Dawn McGilchrist 01/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Amazing Feat Donation by Peter Ford 01/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Definitely certifiable. Donation by Peter Sketch 01/04/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	There are easier ways to lose weight. Donation by Malcolm Hendry 31/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Tremendous challenge. The very best of luck. Donation by Steve Chambers 31/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Garry Whitaker 31/03/08	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid
	Fantastic. Do well! Donation by Ian Barnett 30/03/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	An amazing challenge: best of luck. Donation by Alan Power 30/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	These personal objective targets just get tougher each year! Best of luck, David. Donation by Neil Johnstone 26/03/08	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

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