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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.

It'll be 5 years in January since my nan died of Alzheimers...you go Sven! Donation by Nancy 03/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 03/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You must be mad - best of luck - you're going to need it ! Donation by Graham Green 02/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Senei says "If it hurts train harder, If it doesn't hurt train harder". Have a good one mate! Donation by Nck R-H 02/11/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck :) Donation by Sonya 02/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

all the best fella Donation by Christian 01/11/06  

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Hi xx what an amazing challenge! Keep safe lots of luck Liz xx Donation by Liz Coffey 01/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Little bit mad, but that's not always a bad thing!! Good luck :o) Donation by Sarah 31/10/06  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Anon 30/10/06  

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You must be barking!! but all the very best pal Donation by Dick Coffey 28/10/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

all the best! Donation by Giles 26/10/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Anyone who does Des Sables deserves anything they can get ! Good luck Donation by Marion Piercey 25/10/06  

£50.00

Good luck - shame about the photo ;) Donation by Coff 25/10/06  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

a sendipitous find , hardly recognised you !! Donation by anonymous 14/08/06  

£100.00

Good luck, mate. Great effort and cause. Donation by Vic McGrady 06/06/06  

£50.00

Hey Little Brother; Good Luck with this, you like tough challenges!! Donation by Nils Hughes 16/01/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

No half measures with you hey Sven? Lots of luck. Donation by Anonymous 23/09/05  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Anything this crazy is surely worthy of sponsorship-slightly concerned about your sanity but hey x Donation by Coffey 09/08/05  

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We think you're nuts but hey! Donation by Jo & Charlie 09/08/05  

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Great stuff Sven - I bow to your courage! Donation by Jeremy Cary 18/07/05  

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You are crazy!! Donation by Zoe 07/07/05  

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Donation by Anonymous 27/06/05  

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Good luck Sven. I particularly like your utter certainty that you will finish!! Donation by simon hill 26/06/05  

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Good luck Sven - Watch out for the old bandito's Donation by Justin Somerville-Cotton 24/06/05  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Crazy fool - good luck! Donation by Kristina Crowe 24/06/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You go get him Sven! Wish I could give more, but I'm not in my job for the money! Big Love! Donation by Maggie O'Grady 24/06/05  

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