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My story

 
Picture the scene.  It is October 8th, 2009.  I will find myself at the start of a 200K endurance foot race through the depths of the Amazon Jungle.  The temperature is around 30 ˚C, humidity at 90% and I am carrying everything I will need for the next seven days including medical packs, food, water and hammocks.  Ahead of me lies many challenges; rivers, streams, swamps, dense jungle, intense terrain, and the small matter of avoiding the local wildlife.  Not the usual foxes, rabbits and blue tits we are used to England but poisonous insects, spiders, snakes, alligators and jaguars that lurk within the dense greenery that will surround me.

All of this I will take in my stride to take my place alongside the competitors who will finish the 2009 Jungle Marathon in the state of Para, Brazil.

                                    WHY?

Firstly because I am a little bit mad! But mainly because I am hoping to raise funds for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.  This Hospice is close to my heart as it provided tender care for my Aunt who was taken before her time.
Phyllis Tuckwell provides a high quality service at no cost to those in need.  With daily costs exceeding 10 000 pounds the hospice relies heavily on donations, with up to 88% coming from fundraising events such as this.

Please dig deep and sponsor us now, your help will get us through the darker moments of our training and help the Hospice continue to provide the care for those in need.


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Sorry it's so late... well done Donation by Emily Evans 06/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

BLOODY AMAZING! GR8 2cu & hear all about it on Sat Nite. Mum wlda been so proud of u, & v worried too! Lots Love Em,Pete,Daisy,Roxy,Betsy xx Donation by Emma Stevens 02/11/09  

£50.00

well done fella. nice bister pics Donation by david austin 31/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Joe x Donation by Rosalind Archer 27/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good skills Joe! That is one epic achievement - definitely one to tell the grandkids! Well Done!! Donation by Amy Roberton 27/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Emma Nathan 23/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done! Sorry it took so long. Donation by Summy 22/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Mr Gale, I hope you do well. From Ross, 7JW/WN Donation by Ross Whelan 22/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You have nothing to prove Joe but I admire you for doing it. Donation by John Bussey 20/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, Joe. It's an amazing achievement but please, never do it again! Happy to sponsor you for less dangerous activities in future. Donation by Suzanne Marley 19/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best (a friend of Sarahs) Donation by Nat Barnes 14/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Lisa Twigge-Molecey 12/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck all the best Donation by Lisa Twigge-Molecey 12/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good effort and the best of luck :-) Donation by Bo 11/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck from Alexa and Scott Belsham and family. Donation by Karen Belsham 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Tony Lovering 08/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you mate. Will have to go out for dinner with the guys again to celebrate you completing the race. I want to see the leech scars!! Donation by james howard 07/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Vanessa Dineen 06/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Joseph - Gina would be very proud of you - she always had a soft spot for you!! Donation by Morag and Ian Baxter 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic challenge Joe. Your Dad's been telling us all about it - he's so proud of you. We're happy to donate in Gina's memory. Donation by Sandra & Nick Thorpe 04/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

So impressed by your determination. Enjoy it xx Donation by Manda ;) 03/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I'm a school friend of your cous, Sarah, you are doing a wonderful thing for Gina and the Hospice. Donation by Carole Philp 01/10/09  

£20.00

Good luck Joseph you sadist. Love Ol and Claud x Donation by Claudia 01/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

don't get caught short by the candiru Donation by Rich Selway 30/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope you don't get eaten by jungle animals!! Have a great run and hope to see you soon (injury free)...Lou x Donation by Lou Clark 28/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Picture the scene...Rosa has just donated a fiver! Donation by rosa consiglio 26/09/09  

£5.00

Good Luck Joseph from Josh, Ryan and me! Donation by Sarah Huggins 26/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck man. its a great cause as well, these sorts of places need support, just try not to get eaten Donation by Andrew Moss 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck loser! Donation by Suzy McLaren 20/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Make sure you enjoy it as best you can mate. I'm not jealous at all. I'm in awe! Donation by Alex Marley 20/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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