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My story

 

The Namibia Race 2009 starts on the 17th May and I will be on the start line; the 2nd time in 6 months for an ultra-marathon race in order to raise money for Cancer Research UK in my brother's memory.  7 days and 255km later I will cross the finish line…no doubt without my toenails, a stone or two and probably my much loved guns!

The race consists of 255kms over 6 stages, but will also include river crossings with water over waist high as well as sand storms and climbs of over 700m...minor distractions in the 6 marathon race! Oh, and temperatures at this time of year fall below zero at night and are over 30 degrees in the day...awesome! To cap this all off, we carry all our gear (clothing, food, sleeping bag etc) for the week, which weighs in around 12kgs...

As for the last race, I am raising money in memory of my brother who was a very special person. Nick died of cancer on the 18th August 2006, aged 31. Nick was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in May that year. This particular type of cancer is still quite rare and difficult to treat but research is ongoing.

I will be running for Cancer Research UK (reg. charity no. 1089464), which is a charity very close to my heart. I first started supporting this fantastic organisation in December 1997 when my mother died of this increasingly prevalent and cruel disease.

Please help support Cancer Research UK, by being as generous as you can and sponsoring me.

Thank you in advance for your kind support.

Rob

Well well done - a fantastic achievement on both occasions! Something for us all to aspire too...! Donation by Charlotte Bowers 15/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done. Donation by Stuart Philpot 15/09/09  

£126.08 + £35.56 Gift Aid

A legend, I tell you - Nick was a legend! He was a lovely chap, sorely missed. Nice one Bob. Donation by Richard Castle 15/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Better late than never Fun Bobby, well done Donation by BJ Blackers 13/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Amazing achievement, if a bit crazy!Saw info in OOmag.Hope life treating u well between ultramarathons! email if possible, would be great to catch up Donation by Louisa Turney 07/07/09  

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Great effort mate and sorry it's taken me so long to dig out my wallet!! Donation by BHB 09/06/09  

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Congrats again Rob, what an amazing achievement! Herewith my winnings from our office fantasy football competition. x Donation by Bess Gregory 03/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Antonia Scott 29/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Muwhahahahaha no more raand numbers for you my friend! that'l teach you for buying an expensive banana and stealing my Crunchie nut Bolton! Donation by Kaz the amount ruiner 28/05/09  

£3.92 + £1.11 Gift Aid

Late again.... Well done Donation by Hugh Burke 28/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I am so proud of you.x Donation by Granny Windsor 28/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I hope your feet look better than mine after last week! Well done Rob x Donation by Bel 27/05/09  

£50.00

Donation by Simon Roberts 27/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Soz Soz Soz I am so late.......at least I can say - excellent job and well done :) looking forward to that drink! x Donation by Bergler / Warty / your pick 27/05/09  

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Again....you're truely bonkers. When's the next one? Donation by Jo Dunn 27/05/09  

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Donation by James Williams 26/05/09  

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Amazing effort Rob! Massive well done to you for making such an effort for such a wonderful cause. Donation by Julie Hawker 26/05/09  

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I think two is enough for now, maybe take next year off? Donation by streetergeorge@aon.co.uk 22/05/09  

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Good luck Rob! Donation by Caroline Bulloch 22/05/09  

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Angry I can't beleive you are doing this mammouth race again!!! Amazing effort fella and its for a great cause! Donation by Matlock 20/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great effort good luck Rob. The competitor in me wishes I could do something like this but happy to leave it up to you!! Good Luck Donation by Skins 19/05/09  

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Amazing Rob...loads of luck. xx Donation by Emma Knight 18/05/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Rhian Kelly 17/05/09  

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I'm beginning to think there is something seriously missing in your life!! Looking forward to having you back in one piece. Good luck old bean.Love Px Donation by Antonia Haywood 16/05/09  

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Good luck Rob - you are amazing! Bess xxx Donation by Bessie Gregory 16/05/09  

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You are mad -pease promise this is the last one! Donation by Emma 16/05/09  

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Stop showing off - next time I'll join you. Best of luck Donation by Oli Anderson 15/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

'Bolt on' those running shoes, you can do it. Slainte Donation by Ma & Pa Royce 15/05/09  

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All the best Donation by Howard Manton 14/05/09  

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You're clearly insane, but simultaneously amazing! Good luck- I'm in awe! Donation by Leah & Grant Skipper 14/05/09  

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