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The 24 Hour Radio Marathon will start at 10.00 am on Saturday 24th May and run through until 10.00 am on Sunday 25th May 2008.
Check out details on the HFM website at http://www.harboroughfm.co.uk/events/index.htm#radiomarathon
for other other events taking place over that weekend to boost the fundraising effort.
The event is the the brainchild of Thom Costall & Rob Maltman of the MAP show (Modern Alternative Programme - Mondays 10.00 pm to midnight).
Also taking part will be the daytime presenter Dave Irving (of the "Brekkie Show" 7.00am to 10.00am) & Ian Fraser of the SRD Rock Radio Show (Thursdays 10.00pm to midnight)
Together they will be broadcasting continuously for 24 hours and getting sponsored at the same time, not forgetting all the other volunteers who will be helping out at various times during the day.
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Coldplay's Chris Martin has donated a signed picture disc for us to auction on-line to boost the fund.
Click to see pictures of the picturedisc and click here to place a bid!
Singer songwriter Billy Bragg will be part of the 24 hour marathon too, talking to the presenters after 9.00pm on Saturday night!
He has also donated a single to be auctioned for the fund. Click here for more details on it!
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Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor Thom, Rob, Dave or Ian: Cancer Research 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.
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