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As our fundraising page comes to a close we have one last thing to say...

To everyone who supported us and helped us to raise such a fantastic amount for Macmillan Cancer Support - thank you.  We couldn't have done it without you.

Lots of Love

Ali & Clare

WE DID IT!

On 23rd February, we stood in Heathrow Terminal 2 with a group of 55 other people who had signed up to trek across theSahara.  A little daunted, we were excited at what the challenge ahead may bring and we weren’t disappointed.

During the trip, we braved two and a half days of sandstorms, temperatures of over 45 degrees and climbed endless sand dunes before successfully reaching the top of Chegaga – a 300m high sand dune (pictured above).  We walked 181,866 steps over the 6 days in the desert and even opted to do a ‘voluntary’ 10km on the final day so that we could see the sunrise, making our total distance walked an impressive 110km.

Whilst each day provided us with a different challenge to overcome, the experience we have had has been truly amazing and we shall treasure the memories of the trip for many years to come.

The trek was not about the experiencing the beauty of theSaharabut more importantly it was about raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.  As the Sahara Sisters, we are proud to have raised over £9100 (including Gift Aid) for this very worthy cause.

We are even more delighted that let you know that as a team, theSaharatrekkers have already raised over £139,000 and this is expected to increase further over the forthcoming weeks.  This money will provide much needed funds to enable Macmillan nursing to continue their invaluable support to cancer sufferers and their families.

If you're viewing this website for the first time or have been meaning to sponsor us for a while do not fear, you can still donate online. 

Every penny counts and really can make a huge difference.


Many thanks for all your support.


Love

Ali & Clare

The Sahara Sisters

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Good Luck! Donation by Graham Hooley 14/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Emily 14/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by Anonymous 14/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Girls all the best, I hope the sun is shining for you. Lisa @ Aga Donation by Lisa O'Neill 14/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck God bless Donation by Eleni 14/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep right on to the end of the road! We'll be with you in spirit but not in body!! Donation by Vernon and Isobel 13/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Watch out for the Polar Bears !!!! Donation by Elaine & Dave Fry 13/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of Luck xx Donation by Helen Fry 13/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Clare! From Colleen in Equal Opps. Donation by Colly 13/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Clare! Donation by Denise Jackson 13/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You don't need luck, you're both amazing! xxx Donation by Sonia & Khil 13/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Alison & Clare on your trek across the Sahara.xx Donation by Paula 12/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck girlies! xx Donation by clare ahmad 11/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

gOOD LUCK GIRLS!! XX Donation by Julie Blackburn 11/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Lara and Philippa 11/02/08  

£8.50 + £2.40 Gift Aid

to our favourite girls with love and licks x x x Donation by Bella and Gabby 11/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

"I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me" GOOD LUCK BOTH!! Donation by Ian Fry 08/02/08  

£18.74 + £5.29 Gift Aid

Perfect combination - great charity and great challenge! Donation by Margaret & Peter Mulvihill 08/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Jim Bradley 06/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Stay safe, drink plenty and can't wait to see the photos Donation by Amanda 05/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Onwards and upwards - go for it! Donation by David 05/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck and Best Wishes! Donation by Naomi Lester 03/02/08  

£10.00

Good luck and remember your sunscreen! Donation by katherine boodell 02/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck you crazy lady Donation by Kate Grundy 02/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Paul Dermody 01/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just keep thinking of that hotel room at the end! Good luck Donation by Helen Mahy 31/01/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck, its a lovely way to remember your Grandad! x Donation by Holly Ford 31/01/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

best of luck with it all. such an adventure for such a good cause! Donation by catherine huertas 31/01/08  

£5.00

Donation by Richard Eagleton 29/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ladies - you know that sand gets everywhere! Donation by Yvonne 29/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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