St Lukes Hospice Plymouth is fundraising for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth

St Lukes Hospice Plymouth's Fundraising

Namibia Ultra marathon

on 04/04/2008

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Team members:

Bill Martin, Pete Holdgate

Raising money for

St Luke's Hospice Plymouth

Charity Registration No. 280681

When faced with the reality of coping with life-limiting illness, we believe that all patients should be entitled to the very best care available. St Luke´s has been providing specialist palliative medical and nursing care, free of charge, to patients from Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall for more than twenty-five years.

A registered charity, we are passionate about offering our patients dignity and choice at a time in their lives when they may feel they have none. Our vision is to provide the best end of life care to all patients wherever their `preferred place of care´ might be - Hospice, Hospital or Home.

The St Luke´s network of care stretches far beyond the walls of the Hospice inpatient unit at Turnchapel, Plymouth reaching out to more than 2,000 patients each year. Alongside the specialist medical and nursing care, patients are also offered practical, financial, emotional and spiritual support.

Government funding covers less than 30% of the cost of caring for inpatients. We therefore have to raise at least £3.5 million from the local community every year so the fundraising never stops! That is why your donation and support is so important.

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Raised so far: £4,306.99

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Thank you for visiting this fundraising page!

The Herald editor Bill Martin and picture editor Pete Holdgate are to tackle one of the most hostile environments on earth when they take part in the Namibia Ultra marathon in April. They will race 120km in 24 hours across the vast expanse of the oldest desert in the world. The pair are currently in heavy training and are looking for sponsors.

Please dig deep and sponsor them online! Every bit helps!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: St Luke's Hospice Plymouth will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

A huge thank you to all for your support.

Follow Bill and Pete's training in the Herald leading up to the event.

	Good Luck from the Drake Circus Team Donation by Mike Jones 25/03/08	£50.00
	Bill - Will make the half marathon seem like a walk in the park - oh yes it is!!! Good Luck and PSF banners are on the way Donation by Andrew Huckerby 25/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Dad and Bill. Look on the bright side at least it will be warm (during sunlight...)! Best wishes and come back in one piece. Donation by James Holdgate 25/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by sue 21/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	What a challenge Pete! Good Luck to you & Bill. Hope you a sum beyond your expectations. Good Luck. Donation by Marion, Anil & Natasha Koshti 20/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by The Luscombes 20/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Make sure you take some jaffas!! All the very best. Donation by Welsh Wizard 19/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done you boys!!! Good effort! x Donation by Janine Jansen 19/03/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	A drop of cashew fenny and a couple of jaffa's and you'll fly around! Safe travels. Donation by Clair 18/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by TSP - Nigel and Nina 18/03/08	£50.00
	We have every admiration for you, what an undertaking! Good luck & look forward to hearing about your adventure upon your return. Donation by Symon Sweet & Vanessa Harris 12/03/08	£50.00
	Good luck !! Donation by Alison Seabeck MP 11/03/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	What a challenge. Best of luck! Donation by Conrad & Vikki Humphreys 11/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Bet you had to change from your usual training routine for this one Bill!! Go for it! Donation by Nigel Burt 10/03/08	£300.00
	Great challenge. Good luck fellas. Donation by John Casey 07/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the very best! Donation by Mark Hawkins 07/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	see you when you get back, best of luck Donation by ann davies 06/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck..... Crazy Fools Donation by Martin M 03/03/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Who's bright idea was this anyway? Donation by Alvin 29/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't get lost in the desert - a la Mark Thatcher. Safe journey and return. Donation by Carl 29/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck and have fun! Donation by lucy d 27/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	you mad mad pair - vying against the elements good luck to you both such a worthwhile cause Donation by Mary 27/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck - v brave! Donation by Lesa 18/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Draff 13/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What a couple of stars! Wishing you both all the best in raising money for St Lukes. Donation by Angie Henden 13/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What an adventure! Good luck with the run and fundraising. Donation by P&CJ 12/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Yes I know it's not much but please, I'd like to keep my job. Bon voyage gents! Donation by Jimmy 11/02/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	frickin loon Donation by Tom Silk 07/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Run like the wind boys! Donation by Jayne 02/02/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	All the very best with this incredible challenge! Donation by Elaine 31/01/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,879.99
Offline donations:	£2,427.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£375.13

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