Simon Holden is fundraising for Cancer Research UK

Simon Holden's Fundraising Page

Marathon des Sables

on 01/04/2008

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Raising money for

Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. 1089464

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses. Over the past 10 years alone, thousands of lives have been saved through earlier detection and improved treatments. But, much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of beating cancer.

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Simon Holden

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Raised: 90%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £9,015.00

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My story

My fundraising challenge is the Marathon des Sables, an ultra marathon that is the equivalent of 6 regular marathons in 6 days - across the Sahara Desert, in temperatures often exceeding 120 degress Fahrenheit, carrying just about everything that will be needed whilst facing sandstorms and avoiding getting lost!

The challenge is an extreme one and personally driven by a desire to raise as much money as I can for Cancer Research UK. This desire is driven by many factors: I have recently witnessed my mother survive cheerfully and positively a mastectomy. I am also more than conscious of the need for yet more progress in the fight against cancer and only too aware of the extended damage that it does to families having seen many friends and aquaintances touched directly and indirectly by the disease.

Many thanks for your support.

Simon

	Thought I was mad, but you are `Uber' mad!! Be good to catch up in town over a beer and swap blisters soon. Best of Luck Si! Donation by Glenn Brawn 29/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Get those Chicken legs moving! Donation by Antony 29/02/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	This is a real challenge - good luck and I hope you do it. Donation by David Hallums 29/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, crazy man, a very worthwhile cause! Donation by Island Steel UK Ltd 28/02/08	£100.00
	Have an awesome time! (ha ha) Good luck. Donation by Kate and Phil 28/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Go for it Tiger! Donation by Søren Vammen 28/02/08	£50.00
	Best of luck Donation by Harriet & Chris 27/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great effort - good luck! Donation by Michael Shellard 27/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You're a mentalist. Donation by James Hickman 27/02/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Remember to take vaseline! Ax Donation by Alice Graham 27/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Really great effort-good luck! Donation by mike & angela paul 27/02/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Walk in the park Donation by Alan Over 27/02/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Epic Effort Donation by Malcolm Mackenzie 27/02/08	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Barking: completely barking. Donation by James & Catherine Mackintosh 27/02/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Fantastic - doing one is usually enough. Donation by Ann and Mike Jarman 27/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Thanks to Pops and his car washing skills. Donation by wifey 26/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	This is either amazing or crazy but, whichever, we wish you all the luck in the world Donation by John and Gill Clements 26/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	It's such an incredible thing to do, all the very best of luck. Donation by P 26/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thanks for the car wash Paul ! Donation by Turnip 26/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Show off. Donation by Jono & Gaynor Holden 25/02/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck, sounds like you're going to need it!! Donation by Dave Car 25/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You're a complete nutter, cuz. But best of luck for an amazing challenge and fundraising effort Donation by Kate Popham 25/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	It exhausts me thinking about it! Loads of luck (you crazy man!)! X Donation by Harriet & Barrie Javens 25/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have an amazing time. Hope you make it back in one piece! Donation by Victoria Weller 25/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!! Donation by Melinda 25/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Lordy. Simon, you must really want to get away from your current job! Donation by Lucy Ruddy 25/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Keep on going! Donation by Bonnie & Pete 24/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hugely impressed - great cause Donation by Nick Newman 23/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate, Massive respect to you for this amazing challenge. You can do it! Donation by euan 22/02/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	SIR YES SIR! Good luck Captain Holden. Donation by Ben Wong 22/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£8,275.00
Offline donations:	£740.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£2,101.29

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