Stuart Dyer is fundraising for Earl Mountbatten Hospice

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Raising money for

Earl Mountbatten Hospice

Charity Registration No. 1039086

The Earl Mountbatten Hospice is the Island's only hospice. It cares for over 800 people at any one time, people who have been given a life limiting diagnosis. To continue to be able to provide free care we need to raise £2 million per year.

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Stuart Dyer

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27/07/2009

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Raised: 42%

Target: £4,600.00
Raised so far: £1,916.20

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page:

Decisions, decisions....that is what life is all about. Some you make are very logical, well thought through and make perfect sense to all. Others quite simply are not!

To me, entering the 2009 Marathon Des Sables seems a logical one, well thought through and makes total sense.....you might think differently!

The Marathon Des Sables is one of the toughest endurance events there is. Seven days in the Sahara covering 160 miles of sand, rocks, boulders and dunes in 40 degree temperatures. All on foot. Add to this the fact that you have to carry all your own gear right from the start and any blisters are sliced off by mad scalpel wealding French medical staff and one starts to wonder if this decision was well thought through, but hey it should be a laugh!

Along the way I want to raise some cash for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice here on the Isle of Wight. The staff there do a fantastic job day in day out and each year help hundreds of people through the most difficult of times. The positive and friendly way everyone goes about their tasks is an inspiration and in those deepest darkest moments in the desert I hope will drive me on also.

So, my job is to get to the finish line. Yours is to help me on my way with a donation, enough said really. So please dig about round the back of the sofa or car seat and see what you can throw this way. It costs £4600 to keep the hospice running for a day. It would be great to make that our target!

So go for it - make a logical decision - sponsor me.

Thank You and I promise to send pictures of the blisters!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Earl Mountbatten Hospice gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

	Funny the things people do for a nice tan! Donation by Ritaroo!!! 13/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	You silly, silly man. Posh and I saw a sixty year old came 12th so we are putting in for next year. Donation by Fatbloke 10/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Harder than running along the canal? Donation by Pond Life 07/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Stuart, an awesome performance. Looking forward to hearing about it. Donation by Perry @ Ryde Physiotherapy 05/04/09	£20.00
	What a star - you did brilliantly in unbelievable conditions. Looking forward to hearing all about it.Lots of love and in total awe! Donation by Michelle 04/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Stuart we think you are amazing! Donation by Anne-Marie Wallace 01/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Stu, all that practice on the golf course should help out? You do like a bit of sand!! Donation by Posh 30/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I saw your inspirational piece in Running Free magazine and thought a) what a nutter and b) what a top bloke! So thank you for being an inspiration!! Donation by David Turfitt 27/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	we hope your amazing feet will complete your amazing feat! Donation by Francesand Norton 26/03/09	£20.00
	best wishes from the 350 junior members of vectis r f c and good luck wit this monumental chalenge {emphasis on the mental} Donation by vectis rugby club 25/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Stu, if a fat DJ and a girl band stick insect can climb a mountain, I don't know what you are making all the fuss about! Donation by Posh 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	we should think it'll be warmer than Compton. Hope it's a brilliant experience too! Donation by Christian and Rachel Beasley 24/03/09	£20.00
	If you insist on being a bit bonkers its definitely worth channelling it into such a good cause. Good luck!!! Donation by The Palins 22/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	We're donating a £/mile, so remember that every step however painful is making a difference to the Hospice - Amazing feat (or should that be feet!) Donation by Michelle 19/03/09	£160.00 + £45.13 Gift Aid
	This is the stuff builds are made of - come back with some stories we can use! Donation by STC 19/03/09	£160.00 + £45.13 Gift Aid
	Did you know that:: 'Ha! Stuarts race' is an anagram of 'Stu - Sahara cert!' Have a good one Donation by Rob 19/03/09	£160.00 + £45.13 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Eric & Glendda Graves 14/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck from all the yates Donation by martin yates 14/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck..I'm in training for next year honest... Donation by The Little Family 06/03/09	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
	Why didn't you call me if you were going out for a jog? Donation by Fatbloke 04/03/09	£2.07 + £0.58 Gift Aid
	Well if it gets you out of bathing the kids, go for it! The very best of luck to you. Donation by Martin and Natalie King 24/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We love you Stu, more photos please darling!!!! Donation by Gay Pride UK 24/02/09	£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid
	Are you leaving Pen behind?? Donation by Fat Bloke 24/02/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	Sorry Stu, I'm just too old to join you. I haven't trained, I'm over weight and have the strength of a girl! Donation by Hugh Thwaites 22/02/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	Parts, don't be silly, you are 47 years old, that long jump record was 30 years ago! Donation by PoshOne 18/02/09	£2.13 + £0.60 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK ON YOUR ADVENTURE I AWAIT OUR NEXT SQUASH MATCH!! Donation by GEORGE CULLEN 08/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by George Mortimore 06/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't worry about sending the blister photos - I'll use my imagination! Good luck! Donation by Julia Buckley 30/01/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You must be mad! Good luck! Donation by Robin & Gillian Burnett 28/01/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go Daddy! Make a sandcastle for us!! Donation by Austin & Robyn Dyer 28/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,716.20
Offline donations:	£200.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£467.13

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