Mark Sanders is fundraising for Cancer Research UK

Plymouth to Banjul Challenge

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Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. 1089464

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses. Over the past 10 years alone, thousands of lives have been saved through earlier detection and improved treatments. But, much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of beating cancer.

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Mark Sanders

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16/03/2007

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Raised so far: £2,920.00

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My story

On December 28^th, Mark Sanders, Steve Whitehead, Craig White and our trusty / rusty 25 year old Land Rover, set off in an attempt to complete The 2007 Plymouth Banjul Challenge. Well, I’m delighted to say that we did it!

It certainly was a challenge. Here is a list of highlights / lowlights in no particular order:-

Alternator failure, 2 punctures, fuel injector blockages, throttle cable problems, numerous oil leaks, rear door metal work torn during a sand storm in the Sahara, not to mention that we discovered that it was only 2WD due to broken rear half shaft!
Salmonella food poisoning.
Driving challenge of towing a VW Scirocco through Marrakech rush hour!
Over 4,000 miles covered on some very interesting road surfaces! One Challenger in front of us, wrote his car off when he hit a 3ft deep pot hole!
5 lengthly border crossings not to mention innumerable police control points. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to sharpen their negotiation skills not to mention their patience!

Our Land Rover was auctioned on Sunday 28^th January in Banjul by the organisers to raise money for Gambian charities. We covered all expenses ourselves, so any donations you made, went straight to Cancer Research. If you haven’t had chance yet, please dig deep and sponsor us online.

Remember, that donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Cancer Research will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Mark, Steve and Craig.

	Fantastically well done! Donation by Siân 06/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	thanks Raj.S. Kev C. and Sam Mc! Donation by Craig White 05/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done babe!Can't believe you cross the Sahara & mum rolls her car over just leaving the house! x Donation by Steve's Baby Sister Phil! 14/02/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Danny Hadlow 02/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Richard Myers 30/01/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Wrll done boy's I'm looking forward to the stories Dirty Dog (AKA Mark !) Donation by Graham Donaldson 24/01/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Fantastic achievement for a great cause ! So proud of you xx Donation by Vanessa De Souza 23/01/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck with your expedition Donation by Paul & Gillian Thackray 15/01/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sue Whitehead 10/01/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Heena 10/01/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Steve, way to go! Donation by Emma Bishopp 10/01/07	£100.00
	Donation by Andrew Breaks 09/01/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I knew that Geography degree would come in handy one day Donation by Steve's Sister Alison 05/01/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck hope all goes well!! Donation by RTF Ltd 02/01/07	£300.00
	Great cause! Best of luck Mark & Co! Godspeed. Donation by Stavros & Nyree 02/01/07	£20.00
	Good luck, y'all. Then hurry up and get back to a proper job... Donation by Simon Sanders 24/12/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck. Enjoy your New Year adventure. Donation by David Lindsay 22/12/06	£200.00
	Good luck you crazy fools! ove Tanya & Andy Donation by Tanya Motie 20/12/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best on your adventure, you might require a camel for back your back up Transport Donation by Set and Strike Ltd 20/12/06	£300.00
	You will be missed....Yeah right! Donation by Boyrean 20/12/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK Donation by Adam Slater JIBTEK 19/12/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Have a pleasent and memorable journey Donation by Premji Gorsia 19/12/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve, after TOTP this is plain sailing...x Donation by Sophie Butler & Ian Taitt 18/12/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A trio of managers with no engineering support? Are you mad? Good Luck anyway...! Donation by MAJ 18/12/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Keep on Trucking! Donation by Deanna 18/12/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have a great trip, make sure you all come back Donation by Richard Morgan 18/12/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the sunshine you boys..!! Donation by Tony Bate 17/12/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hopefully you'll be better at reading the map than you were up Table Mountain.....! Donation by jo whitefoot 13/12/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Boys, if you stop and ask for directions you might get there quicker! Donation by Linda D 13/12/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Be careful with the gimp and don't forget the 'spare' inner tube! Donation by JD 13/12/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,920.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£437.18

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