Steve Cushing is fundraising for Cancer Research UK

Steve's Ice Marathon

Antarctic Marathon

on 05/01/2006

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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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Steve Cushing

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Raised: 91%

Target: £15,000.00
Raised so far: £13,597.52

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My story

On 5th January 2006 I am running in the first Antarctica Icemarathon. However due to weather conditions we were unable to run until the 7th January. The event will be run at 80 degrees south - just a few hundred miles from the South Pole, this is the only marathon in the Antarctic circle and the southernmost marathon in the world. The average temperature is -20 degrees C, but with winds blowing at 10 to 25 knots and gusts at higher speeds the wind chill could lower this by a further 10 degrees. (More information is available at www.icemarathon.com) I have now completeted the marathon in 6hrs 41mins 6seconds in temperatures of -7degrees C and winds of upto 45 knots.

This is probably the final proof that many of you needed to confirm that I have lost all common sense and have lost the plot. However, all is not lost, and my madness can benefit somebody else; so come on, dig deep (I will need to both physically and mentally) and sponsor me and support Cancer Research UK. All the sponsorship money will go to Cancer Research - none of the money will be used for expenses which will be met personally and the charity and the target have been chosen by me and not a figure that I need to raise in order to proceed.

Steve

Many thanks for your support.

	Good Luck!!! Donation by Kate Minton 30/12/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep your toes warm! You must be mad. Good luck!! Lots of love Judith XXe Donation by Judith Allinson 30/12/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Additional donation in lieu of Christmas cards - greetings to one and all! Donation by Chris Brown 30/12/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't forget a hot water bottle! All the best. Donation by North Shore Pharmacy 29/12/05	£100.00
	Good luck Dr Cushing. Donation by Chris Edge 29/12/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck steve Donation by john and maria 29/12/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve you a brave man. Cheer's Jim & Beryl Donation by James Cartmell 29/12/05	£20.00
	Good luck fellow runner. NY marathon crucified me! Donation by Jason 28/12/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve. Keep safe and warm. Donation by Cheryl, Garry & James 27/12/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!! I'm almost envious............ Donation by Auntie June & Family 23/12/05	£50.00
	OK Steve, we know your cool, but this is a bit extreme. Best of luck. Iknow you'll do it. Donation by Steve Gornall 22/12/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by David Bonson 22/12/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	The very best of luck...may be it will be easier than chairing the PEC? Donation by Liz and Tom O'Neill 21/12/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Looking forward to the pictures Donation by Peter Corsby 20/12/05	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Steve-make sure its not a triathlon and for goodness sake wear a willie warmer Donation by steve and viv parr-burman 20/12/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	The very besy of luck! Donation by Frances Rogers 19/12/05	£5.00
	Good Luck! Donation by Alison Best 19/12/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by janet pollock 16/12/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Hope all goes well Steve - best of luck. Donation by Geoff SMITH 16/12/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve - you have my admiration! Donation by Steve S. 14/12/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	It could be warmer than some of the meetings you've chaired !!! Donation by John and Jan 11/12/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Steve,this donation is in memory of my niece Janet. Donation by Margaret Finnrey 09/12/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi Steve , all the best.Hope to see you in new year . Donation by Richard Finney 09/12/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Get 'Em Steve!!!! all the very best of & love, but not in a gay way) Dan, Wendy & Nick Donation by D LILL 09/12/05	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Donation by Richard and Leonora 07/12/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck & keep warm! Donation by Carolyn Ramos 07/12/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Steve Donation by Maureen Jolley 07/12/05	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Bill Ward 04/12/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done and Good luck Donation by Alicia Grant 02/12/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck,We will be thinking of you ! Donation by Pat and Chris 01/12/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£4,167.00
Offline donations:	£9,430.52
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,086.46

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