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Rhino Arch to Arc has a fair claim on the title, the world's ultimate team endurance challenge.
A team of six will run 87 miles in relay, in rhino costumes, from Marble Arch to Dover; from there they will swim 22 miles in relay across the English Channel; on arrival in France, the third and final section of the challenge consists of a mere 180-mile cycle ride to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. All team members must finish the challenge together. No team has ever completed such a feat; the Rhino Arch to Arc team will pioneer this incredible team challenge.
The challenge is expected to take in the region of 48 hours. However, there is a wide target for the start / completion dates due to the vagaries of the conditions in the English Channel. The challenge will start when the best possible conditions are forecast in the Straights of Dover - fingers crossed the forecast will hold in the time it takes the rhino runners to reach the coast!
The challenge serves three purposes:
1) To raise £50,000 for wildlife and community conservation initiatives in Africa and Asia;
2) To raise the profile of Save the Rhino International, Europe's leading rhino conservation organisation;
3) To prove an event concept that will form the basis of a larger multi-team challenge for future years.
The team:
Bryan Hemmings - team leader and long-standing Save the Rhino supporter, Bryan's a veteran of two Marathon des Sables, including one as part of the first team to complete the race in costume (rhino costume), a successful, relay, channel swim crossing and his vast military and leadership experience will no doubt prove invaluable.
Adrian Moorhouse - since his Olympic success, Adrian has trained for a channel swim attempt and has been a regular participant in triathlons and well as running his own successful management consultancy.
Greg Robinson - Greg provides the team further military determination and will to succeed as well as the experience of completing the Marathon des Sables.
Steve Beck - ex-Royal Engineers, Steve has recently completed his first ironman triathlon, as well as a 24-hour sponsored swim.
Vincent O'Neill - Met Bryan at Aldershot Military Base and together they have shared many laughs parachuting; going on bike trips; playing rugby; as well as military business in UK, Africa and the US. No triathlon/marathon experience.
Mark Gittins - a colleague of fellow team member Adrian Moorhouse, Mark is the final addition to the Arch to Arc team. Mark has completed the London Marathon, numerous triathlons, half-ironman distance triathlons and he is currently training for a full ironman. He is also the youngest member of the team at 25 years old.
Raised:
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Raised so far: £750.00
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Obviously teh Rhino suit made it easier but well done - just amazing effort Donation by Justin on 05/08/05 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Great job, Mark! A step towards Hawaii? Donation by Austin Swain on 29/07/05 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Mark - well done on completing it, I'm very impressed, although clearly your mad as a hatter Donation by Cyrus on 26/07/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark - a little longer than a 12 stage leg but sure you'll make it... Donation by TVT teammate on 21/07/05 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Julie Rayfield on 17/07/05 |
£20.00 |
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Gittens u mad man - best of luck and hopefully u will make it back by next year. u can do it Donation by locko on 15/07/05 |
£15.00 |
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Go save those rhinos! Donation by Gav on 15/07/05 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark, just dont do the map reading! Donation by Pete on 15/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck everyone - fingers x'd Bry! xx Donation by Jinx on 14/07/05 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Get Angry! Donation by Ricky on 13/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate. Can't wait to see the pictures of you in a rhino suit! Donation by Mark Curson on 13/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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good luck everyone and beware of jellyfish and the French as they both can give a nasty sting!! Donation by kav on 12/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Have a good time fellas. I wish I was coming with ya. Donation by Greg on 11/07/05 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Your a braver man than I am Mark - good one ya mate. Good luck, not that you will need it. Donation by m green on 11/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate. Rhino you can do it!! Donation by Joe on 11/07/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate, I'll but you a beer when I next see you Donation by Pinkey on 10/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark Donation by Lauren on 08/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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From Nanna with much love - take care! Donation by ian gittins on 08/07/05 |
£10.00 |
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Good Luck Mark x Donation by Lisa Young on 07/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Ian Campbell on 06/07/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, Mark but have you never heard of Eurostar? Donation by Mary Sayers on 06/07/05 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark Donation by Anonymous on 06/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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What a team! Well done to you all!!! Donation by Maria on 06/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mark. Let's hope it's a nice cool day. Donation by Peter Maybury on 05/07/05 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Are you planning on wearing the Mayfly's?!!! Donation by Jeremy Cross on 05/07/05 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £750.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £750.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £193.20 |
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