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.
Raised:
67%
Raised so far: £2,345.00
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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 on 28/09/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Picture the scene...Rosa has just donated a fiver! Donation by rosa consiglio on 26/09/09 |
£5.00 |
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Good Luck Joseph from Josh, Ryan and me! Donation by Sarah Huggins on 26/09/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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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 on 24/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck loser! Donation by Suzy McLaren on 20/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Make sure you enjoy it as best you can mate. I'm not jealous at all. I'm in awe! Donation by Alex Marley on 20/09/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Joe Donation by Hannah Whitman on 20/09/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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a bit extra mate.i know how hard it is to raise the money. wish you all the best!good luck with it and hope you raise lots for the great cause! Donation by Rory Traynor on 20/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good luck with it all mate, I hope this small amount will help..... Donation by si graves on 19/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Joe, i am just one of many friends of Sarah and Colin and wish you all the best! Donation by michael brown on 19/09/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Very best of luck to you i have known Gina and all the family for so long. i hope you get all the money you need x x Donation by cheralyn on 19/09/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Just seen your Thailand photos mate... one day you will be as hench as me! Wishing you the best of luck in Brazil! Willyham (and the family!) Donation by Will Cooper on 02/09/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Joe, blooming amazing what you're going to do..best of luck! If it's too difficult you could have a sponsored game of Uno instead! Donation by Jamie Janiszewski on 15/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck mate, not that I reckon you'll need it, going on how fresh you still looked Sat pm! Donation by Nick Brain on 29/06/09 |
£10.00 |
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An incredible challenge, am seriously impressed. Good luck! Donation by Nicki Plowman on 29/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Joe, Sarah is so right in saying that Gina would be so proud of you mate! I just "KNOW" that you will finish it. Come on all of you, sponsor Joe. Donation by Gary Stevens on 01/02/09 |
£50.00 |
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best of luck! great cause and fantastic challenge! Donation by Rory Traynor on 01/02/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck guys! Try putting a treadmill in a sauna and you'll be trained in no time! Donation by Helen Knowles on 13/01/09 |
£20.00 |
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thinking of gina, you probably don't remember me, but i'm sarahs friend Donation by Tracey on 13/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Siim, an amazing challenge! Donation by Gemma Shaw on 08/01/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck, see you there! (We're all mad!!) Donation by Nick Trainell on 07/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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A lovely thing to do to raise money for such a good charity Donation by shelley playford on 07/01/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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You are so admirable, Mum would be so proud of you Joe & she will be with you all the way! Love you Cuz. xxx Donation by Sarah & Colin O'Garro on 05/01/09 |
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| * Total raised online: | £1,095.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,250.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,345.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £248.21 |
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