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My story

 
Drawing a line in the sand cam mean a few things.

 

The literal meaning:

Think about drawing a line in the sand – it is not as easy as you think. The line will just keep disappearing. To keep the same line in the same place you have got to draw it over and over again…

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The metaphorical meaning:

When one reaches a mental and physical threshold and has done all they can but cannot go any further…

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We all know that walking a distance of 250 km while carrying all we need on our back for 6 days in the Sahara Desert will be a challenge of a lifetime and for many of us first timers (as well as repeaters), both the above scenarios will hit us time and time again whilst we are out there. For our team to move forward and succeed in our mission, we will keep drawing short lines and taking small steps towards our humongous goal.

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It has been agreed by all members of our team; Mark Cowdrey, Takehiko Kano, Teresa Lam, Jeremy Pang, Sam Sefati, and Deepti Vadukul, that the said ‘threshold’ must be ignored. One way or another, we will get to that finish line – and our mental strength will be to draw NO LINE IN THE SAND… until we cross the finish line…

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To help us keep focused we ask that all of our friends, family, colleagues, friends of friends- basically – everyone- to support us in achieving this spectacular aim. We have decided to take part in the race on behalf of the Yorkshire Cancer Research.

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There are so many children and adults fighting the disease who could receive help in achieving their own dreams with any advancement in the cancer research work. If we can be of any help in assisting the Yorkshire Cancer Research with their activities that give hope to those in need, then we will willingly do so. We would like to use this opportunity to walk in the Sahara desert to help others achieve their own dreams.

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So we would greatly appreciate it if you could spare a little time and money to sponsor us. Any warm contribution will be grateful.

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Thank you very much for your time!

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“No Line in the Sand”

Mark Cowdrey, Takehiko Kano, Teresa Lam, Jeremy Pang, Sam Sefati, and Deepti Vadukul

From Vivian! Donation by Vivian Sze 11/11/09  

£25.00

Well done Jeremy!! SO impressed! Donation by Vanessa & Dennis Walters 09/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Mark, well done, what a great effort for a very good cause. Donation by Anna & Peter Watling 06/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run (Walk!) Mark Run (Walk!). Good cause, good luck & good on you! Donation by Rachelle Smith 31/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Jez! Donation by Bethan Howell 30/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You go guys. I'm so impressed, not only for the event, but for all the hard work you've put in preparing for it. Have fun! Donation by Michelle Holman 29/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Mark!!! I hope you are still ahead of the camels!! Donation by Anna Siwek 28/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Joy Bell 27/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Cynthia Houng 27/10/09  

£200.00

you guys are ace! go go gadget sahara walking stuff....try it...itll make it easier. honest. x Donation by Sr Telson 26/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck guys - wish I could've been there! Will be thinking of you while the air-conditioning's on. Donation by Jai 26/10/09  

£250.00

Jez, please come back in one piece or else Henry and I will be eating noodles for the rest of our lives. Donation by Liz Lilker 26/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by john lees 25/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Sparky! Donation by Josh Shipman 25/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great trip. We'll be watching your progress - don't make too many sand castles!! Donation by David Cowdrey 22/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck guys!!! Great cause.....hope to see you all soon xx Donation by SARAH JONES 22/10/09  

£20.00

Ur hearts r so big that u can give up lifes luxuries.U r all truly blessed keep smilin.Best of luck,Iwill b thinkin of u Deepti Bhav&family xXx Donation by Bhav Pankhania&family 21/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Ray Tan 21/10/09  

£10.00

Good luck. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Donation by Cora Fung 21/10/09  

£50.00

Best of luck to Mark and the team I'm sure "The Reservoir" can conquer the desert! You're doing a great thing for a great cause! Donation by Alex Nash 21/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Mark! Donation by Dave McKenzie 21/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Jeremy and Friends, I saw this and thought about doing it for a second or two but soon came to my senses. Donation by Paul Dutton 21/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Amazing effort guys! We think you should sing the whole way Donation by Jez and Ali 21/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Marky!!! (with the freeze dried chille con carne more than anything else ;op) Have a fantastic time xx Donation by Katherine Cowdrey 20/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mark and friends, all the very best. Enjoy yourselves, and take care. Donation by Elaine Cowdrey 20/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

If you see a camel walk past, grab it! Donation by Helena Lee 18/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!!!! Do not forget to take some water with you:-) Donation by Joanna Wojtasinska 16/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sounds perfectly horrid. Good luck. Donation by John Callanan 16/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Mark, Enjoy and please come back safe, we need you !!!!!! Donation by Marion 16/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Don't forget the sunscreen, boys! Donation by Rose Buividaviciute 16/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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