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My story

 
OK, here's the plan. Let's see just how powerful social networking actually is. I have two weeks to harness 'web 2.0' and raise as much money as possible.

Doing an Ironman is madness without dedication and training and as any of you who know me know, I'm more a beer and fags type of athlete. But as foolhardy as this might be, one thing always helps when you do something this extreme - the knowledge that if you stop, someone else might miss out on some all important funds.

After 16 hours of physical punishment, it might be your tenner that keeps me on my feet! And of course, making thousands in such a short time would proof once again that there is more to the web than building huge numbers of 'friends' and then telling each other exactly what you are doing minute by minute.

Come on, let's make donation history!

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

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Double or quits. Congratulations on finishing. Donation by Rich Wadsworth 13/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Pah. Only the one marathon? Good luck and respect is due (if you finish) Donation by rich wadsworth 06/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of Luck!!! Donation by Lloyd Hardwick 06/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Mike Altendorf 06/07/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Run Matt run........good luck mate and don't get lost Donation by Mark Gass 05/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Meagre 10 pounds for Ironman - Marathon des Sables you can have 20 !! Donation by David Seymour 05/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with your 16 h of effort... Enjoy the austrian landscape! Donation by Guillaume Cribier 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck mate..... braver man than me! or maybe just dafter? Donation by Lee I 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

How could I possibly do any different now those precedents have been set!! Donation by PD 05/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck, I hope the weather is well suited for the Ironman Donation by AJ 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Saurabh 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I am only doing this much because Tom did, I was hoping it would be nearer a tenner. Donation by richard poole 05/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck with the mission! Donation by Riz 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Dan Wilkinson 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

tell me your not going to sport the 'all in one bodysuit'...eeek! Donation by Johnny Abbott 05/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Its a great cause. I send the luck of the Irish to be with you! Donation by Jesse 05/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Matt rather you than me Donation by Laura 05/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't keel over. You'll spoil my birthday! xx Donation by Tayler 05/07/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Remember to spin those gears and don't forget the gels Donation by Neil Linford-Relph 03/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

enjoy it, if you can Donation by Andrew Shillaber 29/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

No smoking till at least half way Donation by Tom Hopkins 26/06/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

So you're really, really going to do this then? Donation by Kelda 26/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Richard Downs 26/06/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Please don't give the sport a bad reputation by having a ciggie and a pint at the starting line! Donation by lorraine branch 25/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mad fool! Donation by Alan Griffin 25/06/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Have a fantastic time ... (don't forget to enjoy it!) Donation by jules 25/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Zia 25/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Is this a full ironman. if you finish it we'll start calling you Crazy Horse Bagwell :) Donation by Keith 25/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Una 25/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by David Bradshaw 25/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,085.00
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