Jack Ricketts is fundraising for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

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NAMIBIA 24 HOUR ULTRA MARATHON

between 03/10/2008 and 08/04/2009

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Jack Ricketts

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Raising money for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Charity Registration No. 1070532

This year Rainbow Trust celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1986, we have now supported thousands of families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. With the help of the families who share their inspirational stories about the difference Rainbow has made to their lives, we have been able to raise our profile and tell more people about the valuable work that we do. From the humble beginnings of two staff and a kitchen table to work from, Rainbow is now a national charity and supports approximately 1000 families across England. Thanks to the dedication and hard-work of staff and volunteers, Rainbow continues to grow year on year and makes progress towards achieving its vision that one day all terminally ill children and their families will have access to a Rainbow carer. To mark this anniversary, Rainbow will be holding special profile raising fundraising activities to make this year our most successful yet.

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Jack Ricketts

Raised so far: £701.20

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Hello and thank you to everyone for visiting my page.

In April 2008 I decided to run an ultra marathon and not just any ultra marathon, but 126km along the Skeleton Coast in Namibia. In addition to the distance and the temperature (it reached 40+ degrees last year), there are hyenas and a 24 hour time limit.

'The race takes us through gravel plains framed by distant ridges and mountains, past dramatic upheavals of granite inselbergs, and takes place under the clearest of blue skies. Participants will be required to remain self sufficient over the 24 hour period carrying their own food and equipment for the duration of the event although water will be provided every 20km'. (http://www.adventure-racing.org/)

I thought that this would be a good opportunity to raise funds for charity. The charity I've chosen is the Rainbow Trust (www.rainbowtrust.org)

The cost of the trip and equipment is all self funded so if anyone is generous enough to want to sponsor me, then all money raised will go directly to the Rainbow Trust.

You can find out more about my preparation for this event by visiting
http://runjackrun.co.uk

	Take care of yourself! x Donation by Philippa on 26/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck mate. you're the man. Donation by ciaran on 25/03/09	£10.00
	Donation by Bethan Roderick on 24/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Bets on he gets lost.... Donation by Mark Archer on 24/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Wow what a fantastic thing to do, good luck! Donation by Jeff & Carole Puddy on 15/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	You are mental. That is all. Donation by Jonny Garner on 05/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very odd behaviour this. Donation by Chris Gibney on 28/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it you maniac! Donation by Carly on 26/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£701.20
Offline donations:	£0.00
Mobile donations:	£0.00
Total Raised:	£701.20
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£194.95

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Raising money for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

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