Susanna Wheeldon is fundraising for Mencap

Marathon des Sables

on 08/04/2007

250k's is the least of Susie's worries..

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Team members:

Philip Mott, Susie Wheeldon

Raising money for

Mencap

Charity Registration No. 222377

Mencap wants a world where people with a learning disability gain an equal right to choice opportunity and respect. The charity believes that people should have equal opportunities in education, work and in playing a full part in the community. They believe that support for the families and carers of people with a learning disability is vital to achieving their vision

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Susanna Wheeldon

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Raised: 94%

Target: £15,000.00
Raised so far: £14,036.22

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My story

Hi hi hi and welcome to our fund raising page.

On 22 March we head to Morocco for what is reassuringly known as 'The toughest footrace on Earth'.

We will run 150 miles across the Sahara in six days - the fourth of which is approximately 52 miles!

We will encounter +40 degree heat, carry back packs weighing 10kg, sleep in the desert, shred our feet, get stuck in sand storms and generally sweat... alot.

Fun... (?!)

But it is all for a good cause. Namely Mencap. The UK's leading learning disability charity. So please feel free to donate wildly and generously.

Especially as there is not only the challenge of the run but the challenge of training for it! And - of course - the challenge of not drinking for the three months prior.

What is brilliant though is that if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So giving more is, in effect, a double bonus...

If you want to see just how difficult this is going to be (or you are bored!) feel free to check out our website with training blogs and event details:

http://web.mac.com/susiewheeldon

Also, on the off chance that you are reading this and think, "Wow what a brilliant thing for my company to sponsor" - please don't hesitate to put them in touch!

Many thanks for any contribution, no matter how small and have a lovely day.

	FROM MUM AND DAD - WELL DONE SUSE Donation by Josephine Lofthouse 12/05/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	HUGE respect 4 finishing, the training, the fundraising and putting up with Mott's chat... Donation by Will Hodson 23/04/07	£15.00
	Well Done! An amazing achievement - both the race & the 15K :) Donation by Katie C 17/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great achievement Phil. Donation by Family M 12/04/07	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Howdidit go? Donation by Anonymous 10/04/07	£100.00
	Go for gold! Donation by Georgina Courtenay-Evans 05/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Many, many congratulations. XXXX Donation by Nicola Harris 04/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Crazy but amazing!! Donation by Andrew Mossop 03/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Susie - you are a superstar!!!! Donation by Elizabeth Rogula 03/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What a fantastic achievement! Donation by Anna Chapman 03/04/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I am truely in awe. Bien fait. x Donation by Nics 03/04/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Susie & Phil! Fantastic achievement! x Steph Donation by Stephanie Henderson 02/04/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	One more step, don`t give up and don`t forget to smile!!! Donation by Agota & Forrest 01/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I am so impressed by how well you are both doing - WOW! - Go Phil! Donation by Claire 31/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I take my hat off to you both Donation by Nick Whalley 30/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	An awesome challenge- best of luck Phil! Donation by Anna (Draft) 30/03/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Grisha 28/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Shonagh 28/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	don't die Donation by tony 28/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck on this incredible journey Donation by Sara 26/03/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Make sure you come back with your legs intact Donation by rick 26/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Sheikha Suzi Sables Duchess of the Desert, I woul give 30 camels to have an ounce of your spirit Donation by Stevio io 25/03/07	£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid
	just a little extra to keep you going... Donation by Karen Morash 24/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK MOTTY!! xx Donation by Katherine Gaillard & Harry Floyd 23/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys! Donation by Mark Turner 23/03/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best of luck - nutters! Donation by Dan K 22/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck susie! Donation by Georgia Chubb 22/03/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'm going to run a mile on sunday morning on Bournemouth beach in your honour- how hard can it be?. Donation by Martin O'Driscoll 22/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck to you both! Donation by David M 22/03/07	£5.00
	Good luck you crazy woman Donation by Claire W 22/03/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£11,756.22
Offline donations:	£2,280.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£3,021.11

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