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 erica duffield 24/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	amazing! Donation by sue 24/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lynn Plant 23/10/05	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Kathryn 22/10/05	£10.00
	Donation by Angela Sumner 21/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	So very proud of you "BOSS" Donation by Julie 21/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep those legs moving!! Donation by Keith Hine 20/10/05	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
	Make sure nothing snaps off when you stop for a bathroom break :-) Donation by Matt Robinson 20/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by ABI 20/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by ALISON UNSWORTH 20/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck are you carrying your clubs aswell Donation by paul anderton(scratch) 20/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by mike page 20/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Mike Gallagher 20/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	This donation is in memory of my father ,Stanley who got great care from your practice Donation by Nikki Smith 20/10/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I think you are alittle crazy but somewhat impresive for attempting this!! Donation by MITCH (CAMHS) 20/10/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by William Torrance 20/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Just pretend a polar bear is chasing you, wear warm socks+never eat yellow snow!Good luck! Donation by Mark Walker 20/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Steve - Good for you. Plenty of training and fur-lined underpants Donation by Bob 20/10/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Just come back in one piece (including toes and fingers) Donation by Russell 20/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve, may the wind be behind you . Donation by Ros 19/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Steve. We'll be thinking of you! Donation by Stephen Doel 19/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Steve!! Donation by Helen L 19/10/05	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	I always thought you were mad but not that mad!!Very best wishes from Duxburys. Don't forget a vest Donation by Mike & Steve Duxburys 19/10/05	£50.00
	FANTASTIC..RATHER YOU THAN ME! Donation by Jennifer 19/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Crisis? What mid-to-late life crisis? Hope you can find your winky at 30 below. xx Donation by Smithy 19/10/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sandra Lynn 19/10/05	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	The very best of luck Steve! Donation by Louise Talbot 19/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep running, keep warm Donation by Barbara Price 19/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Sheila, Sean, Sam, Ann-Marie and Jonathon 18/10/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by JOYCE 17/10/05	£50.00 + £14.10 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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