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My story

 
I successfully completed the Marathon Des Sables on the 5th April, covering the most amazing scenery and challenging terrain I have ever ran across. I completed the race in 181st position in a field of 900 other competitors and finished in the top 20 of the 250 British runners.
 
The entire event, from start to finish was a great experience and one I'll never forget for the rest of my life. I met some great people from all kinds of backgrounds, and also found out a lot about my self and what I have, and more importantly have around me back home in Britain.
 
There were many lows, but many more highs throughout the race, walking through the bad times and running through the good ones. I would like to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart, for your support and generous donations to the Maggie's Centre. Without knowing your support was there, the bad times could have been much worse, and the smile on my face at the finish line may have been a lot smaller. But knowing I had the support made it easier to push on to the finish line.
 
All together we have managed to raise a fantastic amount so far, with money still to be collected, the Maggie's Centre have received a lot of cheques that have been sent direct to them from family and friends and we are on target to raise around £7500.
 
So many thanks again, especially to my family and friends for all your help preparing for it and all your support and donations, I now look forward to catching up with you all very soon to thank you in person,
 
Kindest regards
 
James Quigley
ps. yes, six days without a drink Daniel!

Hope the weather stays nice, don't forget the suncream Donation by Tony Condon 27/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck James. Come home safe. Donation by The Freer Family 27/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I don't think its luck that you need!! But break a leg and all that... Donation by Natalie Bennett 27/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck James - crazy man! will be such an acheivement! Prob see you next xmas! lots love xx Donation by Kirsty Chambers 26/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

As someone from Gourock who studied architecture and has already walked the Sahara (hard enough!) for Maggies, I couldn't not sponsor you. Good Luck! Donation by Anna Chambers 26/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Lots of love from us all! Donation by Sally Reeve and family 26/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Watch out for those cats and dogs! Donation by Jamie Wilkie 25/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You never fail to amaze me James, what a tremendous spirit you have... Onwards and upwards my friend Donation by Sacha Mason 25/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

watch out for the scorpions matey.... the wee things with stings that is, not the german soft rock band.. watch out for them too though man! awrabest Donation by paul and sam 25/03/08  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Good luck James Donation by Jim & Collette 25/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

That's what I'm talkin' aboot! Donation by Charlie & Natalie 24/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

May God be with you all the way xxx Donation by maria staveley 24/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Always knew you had something in you....didn't think it was this! Donation by Maureen & Les 22/03/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

...but can you open that door with one hand yet??? lots of love and luck...x Donation by Kirsty W 20/03/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good Luck you FREAK - Your new feet will be ready on your return, I have made them out of spatulas! Donation by Emma C Taylor 17/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Absolutley nuts! Good luck James. Donation by Paul Osborne 17/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All my life... Donation by Mr Lever 14/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck you crazy bar steward!! Donation by Neil G 14/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck james Donation by hayley hughes 12/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I love this city. Donation by Stuart H 12/03/08  

£40.01 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck James Donation by Debbie 12/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck James. Remember when you're having fun in the desert you know where I'll be stuck........ Donation by Stephen Clark 11/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, James Donation by Lisa H 11/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

what what what jamsie my son!! Donation by andy and dotty kenny 10/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Pam & Dan Keeling 10/03/08  

£15.00

Just beware of passing camels James Donation by Pat & Marion 10/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Keep a good eye on the compass! Donation by Last of the summer wine 09/03/08  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

All the very Best Donation by Mavis & Bren 09/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

if your as fit as you were at Lou's wedding you'll walk it.. f:o) Donation by jenk x 08/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck mate! Donation by Ed Wright 07/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £5,059.43
  Offline donations: £1,500.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,390.35

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