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.

	Best of Luck Donation by Dave Roberts 13/03/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Phil - Completely insane so best of luck!! Donation by Alex Holl 13/03/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you both! Donation by Jools 13/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Motty - Posh and Stupid!! ;-) You're nuts, huge respect and good luck! Donation by Richard F 12/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	An amazing goal for an amazing guy; Good Luck x Donation by Jackie Edwards 12/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Respect ! Donation by Bruce 12/03/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Go Motty! Donation by Dan Usher 09/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck-all good wishes for a goood clean run! Donation by barbara kamal 09/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck to you both. Donation by Morgan 08/03/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Please please do not show us pictures of your sweaty feet & blisters. Donation by Hannah G 08/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Some Casino Royale spoils - THANK YOU ALL! Donation by Anon 07/03/07	£2,168.70 + £611.68 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Jennifer & Allen 07/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Motty!!! What are you thinking man? Have you never seen "Ice Cold In Alex"? Donation by Rob Fellows 05/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What's wrong with all you can eat in Tenerife? Donation by Andrew 05/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by John Threshie 05/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We think you're insane.....good luck! Donation by UK Comms Team 05/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't forget your bucket and spade Donation by Boy-Z 05/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck mate. Donation by Tom E 05/03/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Phil will you bring me a grain of sand Donation by Louisa 05/03/07	£30.00
	The very best of luck to you and Susie. Hope you get a bit of nice weather on your holiday!! Donation by Paul Smith 02/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	noble work posh phil...... seriously mental but noble Donation by Ed Cleator 02/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Insane, but I am in awe! Good Luck! Donation by Jacquie 02/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi - thanks for a great bit of poker dahling - best of luck xxx Donation by bex 01/03/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Having seen you shuffle off at such great speed on the T2T I have every confidence in you! Have fun. Donation by Maxwell Kenna 27/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	"It's at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys" Good luck bloke Donation by Rob Sorby 27/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sorry I couldn't make Saturday, Good Luck Donation by Marina 27/02/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Cason Royale night spoils xxx Donation by Amy & Robbo 26/02/07	£240.00 + £67.69 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - God Speed Donation by Alex Tancock 26/02/07	£100.00
	Here's the dosh for Casino Royale - thanks for a great night Donation by Lucy M 25/02/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck crazy lady! Hope the casino royale goes well. Sorry we couldn't be there. xxx Donation by Tamsin & Dave 23/02/07	£50.00 + £14.10 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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