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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Well done - Really admire your determination. A great achievement. Donation by David and Stephen Goodings on 06/12/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Sorry it's so late... well done Donation by Emily Evans on 06/11/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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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 on 02/11/09 |
£50.00 |
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well done fella. nice bister pics Donation by david austin on 31/10/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Well done Joe x Donation by Rosalind Archer on 27/10/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Good skills Joe! That is one epic achievement - definitely one to tell the grandkids! Well Done!! Donation by Amy Roberton on 27/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Emma Nathan on 23/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done! Sorry it took so long. Donation by Summy on 22/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mr Gale, I hope you do well. From Ross, 7JW/WN Donation by Ross Whelan on 22/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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You have nothing to prove Joe but I admire you for doing it. Donation by John Bussey on 20/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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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 on 19/10/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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All the best (a friend of Sarahs) Donation by Nat Barnes on 14/10/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Donation by Lisa Twigge-Molecey on 12/10/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck all the best Donation by Lisa Twigge-Molecey on 12/10/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good effort and the best of luck :-) Donation by Bo on 11/10/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck from Alexa and Scott Belsham and family. Donation by Karen Belsham on 08/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Tony Lovering on 08/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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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 on 07/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck! Donation by Vanessa Dineen on 06/10/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Joseph - Gina would be very proud of you - she always had a soft spot for you!! Donation by Morag and Ian Baxter on 05/10/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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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 on 04/10/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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So impressed by your determination. Enjoy it xx Donation by Manda ;) on 03/10/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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I'm a school friend of your cous, Sarah, you are doing a wonderful thing for Gina and the Hospice. Donation by Carole Philp on 01/10/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck Joseph you sadist. Love Ol and Claud x Donation by Claudia on 01/10/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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don't get caught short by the candiru Donation by Rich Selway on 30/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * 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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