Raised: 52%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £2,605.00
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My story

 
In April 2007 I will be attempting to run "The Toughest Foot Race on Earth" to raise money for 'The Alzheimer's Society'.

The Marathon Des Sables takes place in the Sahara Desert (Morocco) in temperatures exceeding 120°F.

The overall distance is 243km (made up of legs of 25, 34, 38, 82, 42, 22 km) run over 6 days. This is equivalent to 5 1/2 regular marathons.

Competitors have to carry everything needed to complete the race (apart from water and a tent), on our backs, in a rucksack (food, clothes, medical kit, sleeping bag etc.) The average pack weighs in excess of 30Lbs.

As you'll see, I am trying to raise a considerable amount of money for my chosen charity - and really, every bit helps. So, please dig deep and sponsor me online. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Alzheimer's Society 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. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.

Go Sven! Often thought of you since xmas,as I was c.c. skiing & skating at -20C Donation by Marie 04/04/07  

£50.00

To take you over the £3k mark...Well done x Donation by Lucy & Liz 01/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the bests, Drink water man Donation by Olli-Pekka Nissinen 26/03/07  

£10.00

Good Luck ; ) Donation by Sharon 21/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A worthy cause, all the best and good luck!! Donation by richard.crowe@makro.co.uk 21/03/07  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Watch for scorpions & rams stuck in mud! Donation by Jackie Cook 21/03/07  

£20.00

make sure u finish u bugger Donation by tim walsh 21/03/07  

£100.00

Good Luck Sven, and please look after Kristina! Donation by Jo and Ad 20/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Niall Blatcher 19/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

crazy race - crazy man. perfect. sorry mate, but kiwi dollars don't go very far! gd luck! Donation by kiwichick 11/03/07  

£20.00
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* Total raised online: £2,355.00
  Offline donations: £250.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £448.46

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