Ranulph Fiennes is fundraising for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Ranulph Fiennes' Fundraising Page

The Everest Challenge

on 15/05/2008

On the way to base camp

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Raising money for

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Charity Registration No. 207994 (England & Wales) and SC038731 (Scotland)

Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing, totally free, to give people with terminal cancer and other illnesses the choice of dying at home, supported by their families. It runs nine Marie Curie Hospices across the UK offering free specialist care for patients and support for families. The charity conducts palliative care research to find better ways of caring for terminally ill people and also funds scientists who investigate the causes and treatments of cancer. Charity Registration No 207994 (England & Wales) and SC0 38731 (Scotland)

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Ranulph Fiennes

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Raised so far: £1,730,621.00

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My story

In May this year Sir Ranulph Fiennes made a second attempt to conquer Everest for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Now aged 64, with a heart condition and Prostate Cancer, it was an extraordinary undertaking.

Unfortunately after reaching an altitude of 8,400 metres on May 24, 2008, Sir Ranulph was forced to turn back from the South Col due to exhaustion. Bad weather had forced Sir Ranulph to make his summit bid one day earlier than was planned.

Sir Ranulph has chosen Marie Curie Cancer Care to be the sole beneficiary of the expedition. He lost both his first wife and sister to cancer, and his recent experience with prostate cancer has deepened his commitment to the charity. Despite not reaching the summit Sir Ranulph is more determined than ever to raise £3 million for Marie Curie Cancer Care to help the charity care for more terminally ill patients in their own homes.

	A great achievement, and an equally great charity to do it for! Donation by Marcel Volker 26/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done sir Donation by Gillian Wood 19/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A great achievement for a great cause Donation by Carol 19/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You provide inspiration for so many people showing just how far someone can push themselves. Incredible achievement, many congratulations. Donation by Peter and Katie K 17/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Ran an amazing life and an incredible feat climbing Everest. Donation by Mark Cerrone 23/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Ian Cockshott 11/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Ran. Just read 'Mad, Bad & Dangerous' and wish I could do more. You're an inspiration. Donation by Tim Hodgetts 06/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Read inspiring account of you Everest attempts/success. In memory of our loved ones. Donation by David Rankin 27/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Everest - Countdown - what next? Donation by Laurence McDonald 15/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well Done! Donation by Janet 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Awesome achievement for a fantastic cause - your remarkable determination is an inspiration to us all! Donation by Hugh Tooby 18/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Leni 15/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	What a PLODDER !! Inspirational! Donation by Joyce Parker 11/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! You are magnificent Donation by margaret 10/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by mark turner 29/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Donation by Michael & Ann Donnan 29/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A truly remarkable, inspirational and self-less achievement!! Donation by Andrew Fagan 27/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, a man who fully merits the title of ‘Sir’, a shining example to the others… Donation by Peter 26/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 26/05/09	£25.00
	Congratulations and well done! An inspiration for a 9 year old boy Donation by Jacqui Steve & Thomas 26/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Fantastic - well done Donation by Elizabeth Morony 26/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Truly inspirational Donation by Penny & Alastair 26/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Donation by Richard and Jaco Rowlands 26/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A joyous feat Donation by Jan Topley 25/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Brave feat for special cause Donation by Mike 25/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Ran,your determination gives me the kick up the arse I need when I`m feeling sorry for myself.A great cause and a great man,don`t ever stop. Donation by Shuggie Gorman 25/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, Ran. You inspire me! Donation by Blair Harvey 25/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Duncan 25/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	fantastic Donation by Carole 25/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	When we think we're "too old" at 40 or 50, or we make excuses about "not having time", we should remember this achievement. Respect! Donation by Lesley 23/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£17,721.00
Offline donations:	£1,712,900.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£2,907.95

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