Christopher Holmes is fundraising for Medecins Sans Frontieres (UK)

TEAM NAILS fundraising page

Marathon des Sables 2009

on 01/04/2009

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Team members:

Dave Breen and Chris Holmes

Raising money for

Medecins Sans Frontieres (UK)

Charity Registration No. 1026588

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is the leading non-governmental organisation for emergency medical aid. It is dedicated to providing expert medical relief to victims of war, disasters and epidemics in 80 countries around the world, giving help to those who need it most, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or political affiliation.

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Christopher Holmes

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Target: £1,000,000.00
Raised so far: £2,661.01

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My story

Thanks for visiting our fundraising page.

We don't like hassling people for money, but have decided to use this opportunity to ask you all to donate to a worthwhile charity - Medecins Sans Frontieres - while we plough through 150miles of Saharan desert.

One reason we chose MSF is that our friend Pat works for this organisation, posted in Northern Pakistan. From his correspondence in the past months, and the little media coverage that gets through, we know that everyday they struggle, are stressed out and face constant danger. But still they stay out there, working hard to improve and save lives. For a look at what Pat is up to in Afghanistan, see his photos here:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=85570&id=536631075&ref=nf

We begin our Marathon Des Sables race on 29th March 2009, finishing on April 4th 2009. We will be self-sufficient for the race, running while carrying our own food, sleeping bag and clothes for the week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy7LVotUaEM

We're grateful for any donations. And so are Pat and his colleagues.

	I'd sponsor you for wearing that get up alone. Nice work! Donation by Sive McCartan 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done!Your colleagues are so impressed! Donation by Rosie Cochrane 17/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Dave, that is mighty impressive! Donation by Gordon 13/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	jaysus your feet must be in tiny tiny shreds! well done mate. Donation by paul maciocia 10/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best Dave! Donation by Anshu Sengupta 09/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck!! Keep us updated! Donation by Helen F 09/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Keep the DRC tradition alive....plenty of post-race beers! Donation by Steve Mohan 08/04/09	£20.00
	Impressive stuff that. Well done! Donation by Paddy Cronin 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	i would prefer if you both wore shorter shorts next time. chris i know you have them.. Donation by Longface 08/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	inspirational.... Donation by Rachael King 07/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done you pair. I hear the blisters can be deadly. I know come great podiatrists... Donation by Jo and the beagles 07/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	"Prolonged endurance tames the bold" - mused Byron whilst thinking about Bold BoBo. Hero. x Donation by Big Ruth 05/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done!! Donation by Helen MacGoey 04/04/09	£20.00
	Hi uncle Chris. I stole this from my daddy's wallet for some buckfast, but thought you deserved it more.....hee hee Donation by Freya Stewart 04/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations to both of you. Unlike David and Nic who can't believe you finished, I knew you would do it.. Donation by Sarah 04/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done guys, we can't believe you both made it! Donation by Dave and Nic 03/04/09	£100.00
	Well done. Donation by Mary Hutchison 03/04/09	£10.00
	If it keeps Pat working elsewhere for longer then it's well worth it!! Best of luck boys! (when will you do a 'real' race?) Donation by Ewan, Wendy & Family 02/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good work boys! Donation by Bob McGoran 02/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - a fabulous thing to do. Donation by Amanda Brown 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck boys, keep up the good work. Donation by Marèse Harte-Carroll 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Long way to go Donation by Eoin McCormick 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Claire Bell 01/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I'll double this if you promise that I don't have to listen to you brag about this when you get back. Good luck, you're both nuts Donation by Tim Glanton 01/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	All the best! Donation by Patricia O' Hanlon 31/03/09	£20.00
	Good luck! Donation by Deirdre Dobbin 31/03/09	£20.00
	Lots of love and luck.xx Donation by Crawfchops 31/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Wishing you the best of british Donation by Milby Family 31/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Mac Goey E & P 31/03/09	£100.00
	Best wishes. I'll raise some money for your lithotripsy when you return Donation by Shinty 31/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,661.01
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£550.28

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