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.

	We thought mad dogs and English men only went out in the midday sun. We're routing for you, GOODLUCK Donation by Peter & Jeannette 01/12/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Dear Steve - Think of us-snug and warm as a bug in a rug while you are tasting the icicles!!! Donation by srinivasan Ravi 01/12/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck, stay safe and remember it's against the law to pppppick up a penguin!!!! Donation by Andrew and Wendy Bennett 28/11/05	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Watch out for penguins! Donation by Peter Hayes 28/11/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Les Cooper 25/11/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Martyn 23/11/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Steve, Katabatic winds can reach 200mph. I wish you following ones! Donation by Jim Gardner 22/11/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Susan Sager 18/11/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by anne 11/11/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve - you are an example to us all - stay strong Donation by Ann Lucas 10/11/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck steve, we'll be thinking about you while relaxing on bondi beach Donation by Andrew & Becky 07/11/05	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	I hope you don't need any inheritance tax planning !!!! Donation by Andrew Pow 07/11/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Elaine W 07/11/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by anon 02/11/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Please bring me back a penguin Donation by Eddie Saggers 02/11/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	WHAT AN OUTSTANDING THING TO DO - & FOR AN EXCELLENT CAUSE, VERY BEST WISHES Donation by Clare T 01/11/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very laudible, but you must be mad! Come back in one piece! Donation by Chris Brown 30/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Dad, Do you have to do a lap of honour if you win?!? Donation by Jenny & Macca 30/10/05	£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
	Antarctica for the young man of the family. The mature sibling will stick to Australia! Best of luck Donation by Dave and Sylvia 30/10/05	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	take an extra pair of thermals Donation by walter bottomley 29/10/05	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	good luck on a very worthy cause ! Donation by donna 28/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by PAUL KELSEY 28/10/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by John Kellett 27/10/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	No payment by results - have paid up now ! Donation by Pat Mobley 26/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tim Welch 26/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	don't forget to take plenty of bovril - good luck Donation by gina 26/10/05	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Steve! We'll keep your office warm for when you get back! Donation by Judith Statham 26/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What's wrong with an ETT? Have fun and take care Donation by Michael Giles 25/10/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Please dont do yourself a mischief Donation by Clive 25/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Much as I'd love to join you, I'll decline. Someone in the family has to stay sane. Donation by Ruth 24/10/05	£40.00

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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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