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SAND - the fine debris of rocks........ Now here's a thought - imagine a six day, one hundred and fifty five mile endurance race across the most hostile sands in the world - the Sahara Desert. The Marathon Des Sables translated Marathon of the Sands, quite rightly, is referred to as 'the toughest foot race on earth'. Chris Spellman is about to trade blood, sweat, toil and tears for the soles of his feet, a few toenails and quite possiblly his sanity. Like-minded maniacs unite in 120 degrees farenheit, thrashing sand storms, dehydration/intravenous activity, uneven ground, relentless conditions, a plethora of blisters, more blistering heat and that's just the tip of the dune. This is a true test of stamina and mental fortitude.....and if that's not enough weight to carry on your shoulders all participants have to run the whole route with enough food, water, clothes and equipment to last for six days. As he takes on this mammoth feat, Chris is trying to raise much needed funds for Epilepsy Research and he needs your help to reach his target. A few words of encouragement to help him along each and every sandy step of the way would also be a bonus! THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH FOR YOUR DONATIONS - IT MEANS SO MUCH. CHRIS, GO FOR IT. YOU'RE ABOUT TO EMBARK ON THE TOUGHEST JOURNEY OF YOUR LIFE (donations before the end of March would be fabulous thanks)

And you think I'm mad! Good luck Chris we're very proud of you. Donation by Marlene N 15/03/07  

£10.00

Good luck you mad ****** Donation by Gary Smith 15/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This is going to be a tough one. Well done for taking it on, Chris. We will be thinking of you. Donation by Terry & Vanessa 14/03/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Charlie 14/03/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Much respect, i am hoping to achieve this myself one day, good luck and brilliant choice of charity. Donation by joey mezzetti 13/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Chris but remember self inflicted injury is no excuse for not returning to work!! Donation by Richard Foulger 13/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Chris! Donation by Jo Dyer (work) 13/03/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Lotsa luck, It'll be a walk in the park..I mean desert. Keep on trucking x Donation by Becky 13/03/07  

£55.50 + £15.65 Gift Aid

Good Luck Chris !!!!! Donation by Bailey 13/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck, you are nuts but I am very impressed!! Donation by Leila 13/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I am no. 7 on the MdS waitlist for 2009 - my 3 yr old girl has epilepsy so I wish you all the best!! Donation by Rachael Townend 13/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

cum march 25th i wil be in a pub with a cold beverage thinkin of u! gud luck m8 rather you than me!! Donation by joe mcgowan 12/03/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I'm seriously impressed but that doesn't mean you aren't bonkers. Good luck, Chris! Donation by Susan Haynes 12/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You've done some crazy stuff but this is right up there with the best ! Good luck pup. Donation by Jo and Sean 12/03/07  

£20.00

I`ts in the genes, it`s all Dad`s fault. Good luck Chris Donation by Paul & Yvonne 09/03/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

roly poly down the larger dunes - a real time and energy saver Donation by matty bwoy 09/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck mate, just one thing, that picture above looks more like southend front than morocco Donation by Dan Galbally 09/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Must be a Spellman thing, have fun!! Donation by John and Irene 09/03/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Your a bit nuts, good luck and don't use your IV drip too early! Donation by Paul J 08/03/07  

£30.00

Good on yer. I ought to think of a witty comment about shower rooms but inspiration has left me. Donation by Steve Ing 08/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

IMAGINE THERE'S A MAN IN A MASK BEHIND YOU Donation by CHRIS'S BROTHER 07/03/07  

£100.00

you idiot, good luck mate Donation by lee yeap 06/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Chris, will be thinking of you. Donation by Nan 06/03/07  

£20.00

Will be with you every step of the way, keep safe. Donation by Mum and Dad 06/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I've heard it's not all that. Anything outside top 30, you've failed. No seriously, enjoy the beers. Donation by Nick Holt 05/03/07  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

All the best Chris- I'm sure you'll need it !! Well done ! Donation by Vanessa 05/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck...! Donation by Ann Read 05/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run Forest run!! Will both be thinking of you mate.....good luck!!! x Donation by Jo and Lloyd 05/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Jenny 04/03/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and I'll be thinking of you every step of the way. Donation by Barbara (Reidy's Mum) 04/03/07  

£10.00
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