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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!

I dont know you but this was circulated at work and what you are doing is so amazing for such a worthwhile cause that I could not resist. Donation by nina baker 07/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a fantastic cause. The very best of luck to you. Donation by Fiona S 07/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Clare and Jon 07/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I thought 26 miles was hard enough - take plenty food I heard people don't share!! Donation by Lorna Brown 07/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run Forest run (not on the bridge though) Donation by Wardy 07/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

keith moon can run?? Donation by El Clarko 06/03/08  

£20.00

You're mad but good luck! Donation by The Rayners 06/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck, no one to annoy except yourself!! Donation by Colin 06/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by RJG 06/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by johnboy 03/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck chief. Don't forget your sunscreen. Donation by Ross Blair 03/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

carry all your own beer ? respect. Donation by peter smith 03/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Front Line Dover know you will achieve Donation by Reidy Family 02/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

This is an amazing thing to do!! so much luck! x Donation by Zoe C 02/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck James - don't even look at your feet! Donation by Maggie 02/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Pretty amazing feat! good luck you nutter! Donation by Katie J 29/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

rather a sandstorm than this pishing rain,good luck Donation by gaz and maz 29/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck you radge!! When you're finished make sure you and the lady come up for a visit. Donation by roryh 27/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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