SIMON BOWDEN is fundraising for Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund

SIMON BOWDEN's Fundraising Page

Marathon Des Sables 2009

between 19/01/2009 and 26/03/2009

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Raising money for Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Fund

Charity Registration No. 1048542

One day, you may need the services of Mid Essex Hospital Trust maybe for the birth of a child, a serious illness or accident. We aim to provide additional equipment and services, improve staff medical skills and undertake new research which will save patients lives or make their lives comfortable.

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SIMON BOWDEN

Raised so far: £2,660.00

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Welcome to my Marathon Des Sables page!

I've just run the toughest footrace in the world for the Sunshine Children's Ward at St John's Hospital Chelmsford. The race is 250km across the Sahara and competitors run with a backpack full of rations and kit in temperatures of 120 degrees for six days. Out of 800 competitors I finshed 190th overall. My highest placing was in the final marathon which I ran in 4hrs 35mins and finished 18th British competitor.

Earlier this year, the Sunshine Children's Ward looked after my son. Their care meant he was able to smile a lot throughout his stay there. The health service only provides basic care for babies and very young children, and your donation will help to make a difficult time more bearable.

Every penny you donate will go to the Sunshine Ward, as I have covered all costs of the race myself. Your donation is totally safe and secure (and if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation).

Please sponsor me - thanks.

Simon

	Many congratulations Simon on a fantastic achievement and an inspiration to all Donation by James Hodson on 18/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All our support and good wishes Simon, we are thinking of little Ben - G + G Treanor Donation by Florence and Jim Treanor on 22/04/09	£50.00
	Well done and congratulations! Donation by Daphne Mansfield on 22/04/09	£10.00
	Wonderful cause and such a bravely run race Simon Donation by Mike and Janet on 22/04/09	£20.00
	So pleased to support you Simon in your huge endeavour for Ben and St. John's Donation by Pam and Terry Stare on 22/04/09	£20.00
	An amazing effort with just success, Simon - congratulations! Donation by Luisa Cavanna and friends on 22/04/09	£60.00
	Rigorous training in all weather and admirable self-discipline have brought you deserved success for dear Ben. Very well done. Anne and John. Donation by Anne Ungoed and John Pamenter on 21/04/09	£100.00
	We are extremely proud. Determined effort has rewarded you and the Sunshine Ward which cared for our lovely Ben. Great Gran and Grandpa Donation by Mr and Mrs E Thomas on 21/04/09	£50.00
	Wonderful effort, wonderful achievement. To reach this standard physically and mentally is awesome. Does Ben know he has an Olympic father? Donation by Alice Elder on 21/04/09	£20.00
	Well done Simon, so glad to have helped you with this cause. Donation by Geoff, Angela, Holly, Harry and Poppy Laing on 21/04/09	£20.00
	Don't know how you did this Simon. Fantastuc achievement - you inspire us all. Well done! Donation by Andrea on 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Donation by Noah, Bree, and Elwood on 17/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Sandeep Deol on 15/04/09	£20.00
	Great achievement, great cause Donation by Jack G on 14/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Simon! Donation by Ray & Hazel Maidment on 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Simon,what a fantastic achievement.Hats off to you! Joanna,Paul and Tom Jackson+Marc Barnacle Donation by Joanna,Paul,Tom and Marc on 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	AMAZING . . . and you are still walking (and working)! Donation by Claire on 07/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Simon. We will look on you in a different light when next we see you running the lanes of Stock!! We of course will still be walking! Donation by Richard & Jenny Turner on 05/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck Donation by Sarah, Matt & Callum on 31/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	It's not much considering what you are doing, but its something. All the best mate Donation by Joe Sheehan on 30/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck, enjoy the heat Donation by Dave, Vanessa and Arthur on 27/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon, fellow runner. And there's me struggling with the London Marathon Donation by Chris Harris on 27/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Simon, I'm just amazed you are doing this! Brilliant work Sir! Donation by Peter Grant on 26/03/09	£20.00
	And then there were two... Couldn't think of a better chap to run this ludicrous event with. Off we go, dune buddy. Donation by Nick Hill on 26/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck! (Sally Bradley told me about what you are doing) Donation by Bob Arends on 25/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,450.00
Offline donations:	£210.00
Mobile donations:	£0.00
Total Raised:	£2,660.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£547.18

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