Penny Matkin is fundraising for Yorkshire Cancer Research

Penny Matkin's Fundraising Page

Marathon des Sables 2009

on 01/04/2009

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Raising money for

Yorkshire Cancer Research

Charity Registration No. 516898

Yorkshire Cancer Research funds internationally renowned research at universities and associated teaching hospitals throughout Yorkshire. Its work is helping the fight against prostate, lung, skin, oesophageal and cervical cancers to name a few. By supporting Yorkshire Cancer Research you will be helping to find cures.

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Penny Matkin

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Raised: 93%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £9,337.10

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My story

Hello!!

I am running in the 2009 Marathon des Sables (Marathon of the Sands) – ‘The Toughest Footrace on Earth’. This covers 243km/151 miles run over 6 days - equivalent to 5 ½ regular marathons in the Sahara Desert. In addition to that, I have to carry everything I will need for the duration (apart from a tent) on my back (food, clothes, medical kit, sleeping bag etc). Water is rationed and handed out at each checkpoint.

I will experience mid-day temperatures of over 40oC, running or walking on uneven rocky, stony ground as well as 15 - 20% of the distance being in sand dunes. The heat, distance and rubbing will ruin my feet, the heat and the sun will be blistering and sandstorms that disorientate and blind you are a daily occurrence.

The big question you are probably asking is why?! The challenge of pushing my body and mind both physically and mentally beyond anything imaginable is what is driving me, it is difficult to understand and difficult to explain. However, when I cross that line whether I run, walk or crawl I know I will have achieved the ultimate foot race on earth; I will have achieved a lifetime goal.

I am continually raising money for Yorkshire Cancer Research, which funds international recognised research at the Yorkshire University Hospitals of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Sheffield and York. Therefore it will not solely affect the people of Yorkshire but every other part of the UK, assisting in the advancement of Cancer Research on an international scale.

I am extremely grateful of any sponsorship that you can provide, every little bit does make a difference.

Thank you for all your support and interest!

Penny xx

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Many thanks for your support.

	A fantastic achievement, well done Penny Donation by Joan Reynolds 30/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A great achievement , Well done. Donation by Henry 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Penny! Keep us posted of what you are up to next Donation by Pat Hanys 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'm sure its been said before and will be said again but..... mental! Well done Penny. Donation by Greg Graver 11/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Simply Awesome... What's next?!! Donation by Phil 08/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We are so so proud of you well done xx Donation by Mum & Nick 03/04/09	£50.00
	Good Luck Donation by Kathryn & Toby 03/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sarah Roche 03/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You're mad, but great. Donation by Richard Swan 03/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Helen Holland 31/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Penny! Donation by Marty & Jo Everett 31/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go Penny Go. You will do it! Donation by Lucinda Noonan 25/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Sandra IAS City Donation by Sandra Dobie 25/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Stay injury free and you will do it. Take careX Donation by Shazza 25/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Penny, be careful XXX Donation by N Franklin 24/03/09	£50.00
	Good luck you crazy lady!!! Donation by Sarah Goodwin 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Never, ever, ever give up - as Winston Churchill said - in for a Penny in for ten quid I say! Donation by David Makepeace 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Penny! We know you can do it. xx Donation by Tony & Nikki 24/03/09	£70.00
	go sister go! A worthy cause to inspire. Donation by Clare ter Horst 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, we know you can do it ! xx Donation by Phil & Nicky 23/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, will be thinking of you! Donation by Louise Hambling 23/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck........x Donation by Mark Styles 23/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best wishes from all at the Harvey! Donation by Bill Wright 22/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck, sure you'll do it! Donation by Phil Nolan 20/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Penny. Amazing effort. Very inspriational! Will follow your progress with great interest. Donation by Jill Mowbray 19/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Kevin Peirce 19/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Allez Penélope! xx Donation by Peter Dabrowa 18/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Mad/ brave/ generous/ all of the above. Good Luck x Donation by Caroline Salt (TLU) 13/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Running Donation by Geoff Friar 13/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	If its good enough for Paul Le Guen....all the very best of luck!! Donation by Martin Shearer 12/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,810.00
Offline donations:	£7,527.10
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£201.67

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