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My story

 
On March 27th, I'm going to the sahara to run the Marathon des Sables, a 155 mile footrace ran over 6 days, in temperatures of around 42 degrees. I will be self sufficient throughout, carrying my own food and equipment. People have died on the course, limbs get broken, and no one escapes the blisters. In training for this event I have heard many useful words of advice, but the one that stays with me is that you need to understand what your motivation is.  When you're halfway through the night stage, with feet like corned beef, a swollen tongue and a dehydrated brain, you are faced with the option of pulling out a flare and calling for a heli-vac to take you out of the race, or carrying on through the pain. If you don't have the right reason for running, it's too easy to drop out. My reason is Blossom, my cousin's daughter, who was born without functioning kidneys. She has just received a kidney, transplanted from her dad. I have seen her undergo an amazing recovery, and have been told by the doctors at  Great Ormond Street about how Blossom's condition could one day be preventable, but as yet there is no cure for Kidney disease. That is why I would like to raise money for Kids Kidney Research - a highly worthwhile and personally relevant cause.
 

Amazing stuff bro! Kia Kaha Donation by Stefan Chapman 07/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

you're an insane plonker. bon chance Donation by nick d 06/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

A wonderful cause. Good luck! Donation by Karolina Szwarnowski 06/03/08  

£20.00

Just do it(!), Mike Donation by Mladen 05/03/08  

£20.00

you're a star - all the very best! Donation by rosie palmer 04/03/08  

£50.00

Good luck, it's an impressive undertaking Donation by Susan Cripps 03/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Mike Donation by JCA 03/03/08  

£100.00

With love xx Donation by Penny G 03/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes Donation by glinys weller 02/03/08  

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We're with you all the way - but only in spirit! Good luck. Donation by Bridget Watson and John English 29/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Ray Blaber 28/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by malcolm simmonds 26/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Health - Dont forget the plasters Donation by Frank Allen (Currier) 26/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

woolman good cause my grandaughter born with kidney problems thankfully nit so serious Donation by pickance 26/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Henry Brougham 25/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Rather you than me! Go for it. Think you got the family wacky gene! Donation by Chris RV 25/02/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck, indeed a very worthy cause Donation by Doug Muirhead 25/02/08  

£100.00

Superb effort even to think about it! Donation by Jonathan Bryant, Currier 25/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Chris Rome (Currier) 25/02/08  

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Full of admiration but you must be barking! No question that you will hack it. Best wishes Mike. Donation by David Moss (Currier) 25/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very best of luck! Running with you in spirit! Donation by Catkin Scott 24/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sure you will make it, but if feeling a bit weary, remember that you are a role model for our boys! Donation by John Clear 24/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, worthy cause! Love from your Godson Donation by Edward Clear 24/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sounds crazy but I hope you make it Mike!! Donation by Gerald Conyngham 24/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck bro! Donation by Phil Clear 24/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Mikey! Donation by Alanna 24/02/08  

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You are quite mad. But it's a great cause! Don't forget to wear a hat. Donation by Luke Solon 23/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Mike Donation by Granny Clear 23/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Unbelievable challenge, great cause. Donation by Rosie Satherley 23/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A great cause, Good luck Donation by John Harrison 22/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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