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

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Yorkshire Cancer Research

Yorkshire Cancer Research

Charity Registration No. 516898

We are Yorkshire's cancer charity. As the UK's largest regional medical research charity we work every day towards finding cures for different forms of cancer. Our research is carried out by world-class scientists and clinicians across Yorkshire to help local people beat cancer.

Donations 69

Donation by siti syed on 12/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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With love from Uncle Chi, Aunty Carmen, Weiwei, Tiffany, and Wendy

Donation by UncleChi+Wendy on 02/12/09

£400.00

+ £112.82 Gift Aid

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Well done guys! Mustve been tough but you did it :D

Donation by Erica Pang on 30/11/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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From Vivian!

Donation by Vivian Sze on 11/11/09

£25.00

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Well done Jeremy!! SO impressed!

Donation by Vanessa & Dennis Walters on 09/11/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Mark, well done, what a great effort for a very good cause.

Donation by Anna & Peter Watling on 06/11/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Run (Walk!) Mark Run (Walk!). Good cause, good luck & good on you!

Donation by Rachelle Smith on 31/10/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jez!

Donation by Bethan Howell on 30/10/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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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 on 29/10/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Mark!!! I hope you are still ahead of the camels!!

Donation by Anna Siwek on 28/10/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Donation by Joy Bell on 27/10/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Donation by Cynthia Houng on 27/10/09

£200.00

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you guys are ace! go go gadget sahara walking stuff....try it...itll make it easier. honest. x

Donation by Sr Telson on 26/10/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck guys - wish I could've been there! Will be thinking of you while the air-conditioning's on.

Donation by Jai on 26/10/09

£250.00

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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 on 26/10/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by john lees on 25/10/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sparky!

Donation by Josh Shipman on 25/10/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Have a great trip. We'll be watching your progress - don't make too many sand castles!!

Donation by David Cowdrey on 22/10/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good Luck guys!!! Great cause.....hope to see you all soon xx

Donation by SARAH JONES on 22/10/09

£20.00

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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 on 21/10/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ray Tan on 21/10/09

£10.00

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Good luck. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

Donation by Cora Fung on 21/10/09

£50.00

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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 on 21/10/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mark!

Donation by Dave McKenzie on 21/10/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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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 on 21/10/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,606.70
  • Offline donations£740.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£5,346.70
  • Gift Aid£815.97

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