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            I Ran 350 Miles In 14 Days & Climbed over 11,500m in 3 Weeks - TIME FOR STAGE 3

Stage 1 – The Run (350 Miles in 14 Days) - Completed

Stage 2 - The Climb (2 Mountains - Over 11,500 Metres) - Completed

Stage 3 - Record Hunting - 25 Peaks in 24 Hours & World Record Attempts


Cancer

Unfortunately there is a long and frequent history of cancer on both sides of my family and so I've always tried to do a lot of fund raising for Cancer Research, taking part in various sponsored events, including several marathons.

However last year there was another case that was very close to home which caused me to significantly increase and focus my efforts.


Hannah

Further to this my girlfriend Hannah was hit by a drunk-driver while walking home one night and there was nothing that doctors could do. I realise I am biased but as gorgeous as Hannah was, to me the truly inspirational thing about her was how beautiful a person she was on the inside. Incredibly friendly, caring and generous and always going out of her way to help others, I honestly didn't know a single person who had a bad word to say about her and I count myself lucky to have also been able to call her my best friend.

Fighting cancer was a cause very close to her heart, and something she devoted a huge amount of time and effort to and I guess I'm also still trying to make her proud and smile that lovely smile as she looks down from above.

 

The Challenges In Detail

Stage 1 - The Run

In April of 2009 I ran more than 350 miles in 14 days to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

  • 5th April: Run the Paris Marathon
  • 6th - 17th April: Run 300 miles from Paris to London
  • 26th April: Run the London Marathon

However, following a family bereavement over the summer and a friend receiving a set-back in their fight against cancer, together with a desire to do more to help fight the disease I decided to extend the paris2london project.

Stage 2 – The Climb

In the summer of 2010 I climbed two mountains in two different continents in just 3 week.  First I successfully scaled Mt Damavand (5,610m) in Iran before travelling to Tanzania to conquer Mt Kilimanjaro (5,892m) – a combined height of over 11,500 meters (or over 2,500m more than Mt Everest).

Stage 3 - 25 Peak Challenge & Record Hunting

As I'm still fulfilling my pledge to pay all expenses and ensure every penny donated goes directly to help beating cancer I have decided Stage 3 will consist of 5 shorter, but still ambitious UK based challenges rather than a 2-3 week project abroad.

i) 25 Peak Challenge - I will start by climbing 25 of the tallest peaks in the Lake District - including Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England.  This is normally done over 2 days but I'll be attempting to conquer all 25 peaks in under 24 hours and unlike the more popular 3 Peaks Challenge, the entire route is on foot with no driving between peaks or resting.

Record Hunting: I'll announce more details on each challenge as I complete the previous one but the plan is to attempt to break 3 World Records and complete a 24-Hour Triathlon over the next 12 months.

If you would be kind enough to sponsor me I would be incredibly grateful.

Help Spread The Word

I'd be very grateful if you could forward the details to anybody or business who you think may be interested in supporting the challenge!

Donate

It may sound like a cliche but even the smallest amounts really can make a difference so please, please give sponsor me if you can!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Many thanks,

Kaveh

www.paris2london.com
kaveh.fatemian@gmail.com

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Donations 267

All the best Kaveh - a fantastic thing to do :)

Donation by Natalie Allred on 03/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Jim on 03/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck!

Donation by Rob on 03/04/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck with what has got to be your maddest most ambitious run yet but I don't doubt you can do it!

Donation by Liam Matthews on 03/04/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

what a tremendous feat,good luck

Donation by cathy jones on 03/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck you mentalist :) Very proud to know you!!!

Donation by katy griggs on 03/04/09

£15.00

Heard about this from Jen Young, think you're very brave + quite crazy! Well done though.

Donation by Claire Brunt on 03/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

You nutter!! Best of luck for this very worthwhile cause.

Donation by Vikki Franks on 02/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, I've known you a long time now, and if anyone can do it - you can!

Donation by Ben Taylor on 02/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

You're a legend. Definitely a Haribo-worthy effort. Love Boss xx

Donation by Ceri Hunter on 02/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Doing a great thing Kaveh, good luck and all the best

Donation by Nicholas Steedman on 02/04/09

£5.00

What an amazing young man you are!

Donation by George Balanos on 02/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck I know you will do it - it puts my 10 miles a week to shame!

Donation by Charmaine Puffett on 02/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

I am so amazed by your challenge. Good luck!!

Donation by Jennifer Young on 02/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

I still think you're insane but it's a fantastic cause and if anyone can do it, you can! Best of luck mate.

Donation by Sarah Pearce (nee Orriss) on 02/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep running my friend, keep running! :)

Donation by Gallowman on 02/04/09

£150.00

+ £42.31 Gift Aid

Legend (and you got Mr. T!). No doubt that you'll do it.

Donation by Dave Hansford on 02/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Wow, good luck Kaveh. Amazing challenge, brilliant cause. All the very best.

Donation by Matt Winkworth on 02/04/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

good luck mate :)

Donation by pete on 30/03/09

£20.00

Wishing u all the best with your unbelievable challenge. go brother go!

Donation by Dave Wates on 29/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

What a challenge for such a worthy cause. Good Luck!

Donation by Ines Molinaro on 27/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck bro, great cause. All the best

Donation by Greg Ball on 26/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and keep up the hard work!!

Donation by Gareth Western on 25/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep up your hard work. What you are doing is inspiring!

Donation by Paria Noorkami on 24/03/09

£50.00

I heard you at the Bath Fashion Show... a very inspiring talk and a great cause. Im sure you family and Hannah would be very proud of you. Run run xx

Donation by Isabelle Hayhoe on 23/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£9,873.59
  • Offline donations£11,000.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£20,873.59
  • Gift Aid£1,825.90

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