Raised: 266%
 
Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £6,639.32

 

The Marathon des Sables was without doubt the toughest physical and mental ordeal I have ever faced. It makes no difference if you finish in 1st or last place; you navigate the same course and face the same obstacles with the same rationed amount of water. In my opinion, everyone who completes the Marathon des Sables is a winner. I managed to do it in 40 hours finishing 241 of 923. A further 96 were forced to withdraw from the event.

Thank you to my family, friends, and all the people who kindly donated funds to Help for Heroes via this page..

Back at home with my MdS finisher's medal, my personal challenge is over. Unlike our wounded service personnel  for whom it has only just begun, they truly have earned the right to be called heroes.

 

Offline donation to Help for Heroes Donation by BP Employee Charity Matching Fund on 02/09/10

 
 

Awesome achievement, brilliant cause. Donation by Sue Sleath on 08/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Well done John! Donation by Jeremy Barber on 22/06/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

A tenner for each toenail! :-) Donation by Josie Heade on 17/05/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
 

Well done you! Donation by Dee Riley on 13/05/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
 

Good man, - well done ! Donation by Terry's Barber Shop, Southampton. on 05/05/10

 
£15.00
 

Money raised at Coffee Morning by the Staff and Students of Ysgol Gyfun Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Donation by Devion McKenzie, Student on 05/05/10

 
£406.48
 

We never doubted you would complete the marathon. Heartiest congratulations Son Donation by JC & DR McKenzie on 17/04/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
 

Donation by cash received. on 17/04/10

 
£5.00
 

From Matthew Styles and Friends good luck Donation by Matthew Styles on 06/04/10

 
£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid
 

Eddie Izzard did it in heels, you get to do it in the sand - not sure who got the best deal! Donation by Sandie, Andy, Killion and Devion on 30/03/10

 
£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
 

good luck (not that you'll need it) from all at Hardley runners and The Exbury Gardens 10k race Donation by martin loveless on 30/03/10

 
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
 

Just seen your story in echo mag. Im running the London marathon this year and Im not a runner. So you must be Superman.Good luck for you fab cause.x Donation by Rosie Mills on 27/03/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Best wishes Jo & Kay Donation by Kay Harris on 24/03/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
 

I am sure those hills on the Dartmoor Vale will be good training for this amazing feat! The very best of luck! Donation by Adrian Higgins on 21/03/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
 

GOOD LUCK ALEC PAULINE AND FAMILY Donation by ALEC STYLES on 15/03/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
 

good luck and see you at the three forts, providing, of course, you're up to ever looking at those trainers again Donation by martin on 11/03/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
 

The very best of luck. Donation by cash received from David Knipe. on 09/03/10

 
£20.00
 

The best of luck Donation by cash received from Darren Fells. on 03/03/10

 
£20.00
 

Fuel Oil News magazine is very pleased to support your fund raising event and would like to wish you all the best for the Marathon des Sables in April. Donation by Jane Hughes, A&D Publishing on 02/03/10

 
£100.00
 

good luck x Donation by michelle reader on 20/02/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
 

Rootin for you all the way John dinner on me when you get back cos you are gonna need it mate!!Carl and Ali Donation by Carl Stokes on 19/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

Pleased to support you for such a good cause. Donation by cash received from Dot Best on 19/02/10

 
£40.00
 

Good luck John, I know you will complete the mileage with ease. It makes me feel tired thinking of the distance. Donation by Steve & Gillian Cheal on 19/02/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
 

Best of luck mate! Can't wait to hear all about it. Tips & advice will be most welcome :) Donation by Kim Cotton on 12/02/10

 
£40.00
 

Lots & lots of luck - we'll be with you in spirit (cheers)! Fantastic effort for a good cause. Donation by Phil & Liz Reed on 10/02/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
 

It still tickles me from india "you bloody show off" breaking wind with confidence, good luck Donation by Simon Probyn on 09/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

Best of Luck! Donation by Carmel Beadle on 08/02/10

 
£2.50 + £0.71 Gift Aid
 

Good luck John - haven't met you but have heard a little bit about you as I am a friend of Anita's. Donation by Jane Race on 08/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

All the best John. I bet you wish you were doing it by motorbike though !!! Donation by Jonathan Bridgman on 31/01/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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