david Kidd is fundraising for The No More Landmines Trust

Dave Kidd's Fundraising Page

Namibia 24Hr Ultra Desert Marathon

on 11/04/2009

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Raising money for

The No More Landmines Trust

Charity Registration No. 1110770

No More Landmines - freeing communities from the legacy of war. No More Landmines helps and empowers communities around the world by removing the threat of landmines and unexploded weapons. We also provide support for survivors of landmine accidents to enable them to lead fulfilling lives. Unexploded weapons do not recognise ceasefires or peace treaties and they do not distinguish between a soldier and a child. They kill and maim innocent people long after wars have ended and impede communities struggling to recover from conflict – one third of these are children. Landmines and unexploded weapons affect millions more children and families whose access to food, education, water and healthcare is limited because they live amongst minefields or areas where unexploded weapons remain.

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david Kidd

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Raised: 110%

Target: £3,500.00
Raised so far: £3,848.00

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My story

126km across the oldest desert in the world self supported and with the clock ticking!
Welcome to my next crazy adventure which comes in the form of the Nambia 24Hr Ultra Desert Marathon. In April 2009 I will take part in a race across the desert which will not only be a test of physical endurance but of mental toughness as I tackle 3 marathons back to back through the heat of the day and into the loneliness of the night.
Now that you are sitting there shaking your heads saying what a dumb idea, well here is the great idea. As part of this event I will be raising money for the No More Land Mines charity who do amazing work clearing land mines and unexploded ordnance in conflict zones around the world long after the fighting has ceased.
Landmines are indiscriminate when choosing their victim with their inability to differentiate between a soldier or a child playing 30 years after the conflict is over. Even more morbid is the fact that they are design to maim and not kill!
It takes £1 to clear 1 square meter of land and every square meter goes to improving the life of innocent people by giving them back their land on which to grow their community, create produce through farming and make their back yard safe in to inhabit again.
No More Landmines is a UK based charity that raises funds to free communities throughout the world from the threat of unexploded weapons of war. Working in partnership they are able to direct resources to the areas most in need and where intervention produces the maximum benefit. In addition, to funding humanitarian de-mining, No More Landmines also supports Survivor Assistance and Mine Risk Education Programmes.
In order to meet my fundrasing goal I ask that you each sponsor me a kilometer of my race. 1 km equals £25 ……… Please remember that each of these kilometers is going to hurt me a lot more than they will cause damage to your pocket. It won’t take much effort to fundraise this sum within your group of friends or work mates. I really appreciate the support both fincially and morally especially as winter sets in with many wet cold and dark training miles ahead.
Check out the link below to find out more information on No More Landmines or on the race itself.
www.landmines.org.uk/about_no_more_landmines
www.adventure-racing.org/races/04Namibia%2024hr%20Ultra-Marathon%202009.asp

	Extra for the additional 6km! At a bonus rate of £3 per km. Fambai zvakanaka, chenjera the hyena! Donation by Brad 08/04/09	£18.00 + £5.08 Gift Aid
	good luck and simba all the way Donation by From Mucha 08/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the hard work will be worth it! Go Dave!!! Beer for you when you are back in London!! Donation by Rachel and Mike 05/04/09	£22.54 + £6.36 Gift Aid
	Good Luck mate - You will deserve a real Becks at the end Donation by Hamish and Alisha Switalla 31/03/09	£51.26 + £14.46 Gift Aid
	Better you than me, you nutter! Donation by Maggie 29/03/09	£10.00
	Good luck to you Dave from all at CET Safehouse Donation by CET Safehouse 25/03/09	£200.00
	Good luck precious don't forget the mudders at home wishing you a safe journey - we will have a knees up when you get home. Donation by PAT & ROSS 22/03/09	£50.00
	good luck mate Donation by Jim O'Grady 17/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Mad as a bag of frogs, David. Bum-taps mate, good luck out there. Donation by Simon Edwards 06/03/09	£50.00
	Good luck bro, and well done. There will be a Snakey-B jug waiting for you on the first Thursday when you get back. Donation by Browny 05/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Dave, Protection money as promised - Kia Ora Donation by Mark Featherstone 05/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck...Just imagine the big man chasing you through the desert.....That'll keep you going....."Eh, Dave, have you got a mini??!!" Donation by Nitin Patel 04/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Nutter Donation by Rangi 03/03/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Got to admire you for tackling this challenge, you are an inspiration in your generosity to support no more landmines by putting your body on the line Donation by Cam and Yve Chard 20/01/09	£50.00
	50p per km you run even after all the crap! Best you don't get stung by a scorpion! Donation by Brad 16/01/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	How on earth do you train for this in a London winter?? Wishing you good luck and fleet feet! Donation by Steph and Mike Berry 11/01/09	£50.00
	Good luck!!!! Donation by CarmichaelUK Team 09/01/09	£500.00
	Good luck at least it will be warmer than here !! Donation by David Roberts 09/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Mate, people at work have called me mad. Wait until i tell them about you! Good luck for this buddy. I know you'll be fine Donation by Sam Morton 08/01/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck mate.£1 for every K you run,1p for every K Stumpy runs.. Donation by Heath and Carly 19/12/08	£121.20 + £34.18 Gift Aid
	when you hit the wall just start singing, it does work and get a bloody haircut Donation by Gary Byrne 07/12/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Finally someone doing a hardcore challenge .. Here is a quid for every blister bro Donation by Sam Flewitt 02/12/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	In support of a great cause but also an investment in your best seller. Best of luck -will be thinking of you from the comfort and safety of my couch. Donation by Pete and Anna 01/12/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good effort,good cause,good luck Donation by Vick and Jude 20/11/08	£20.00
	Nice one Dave, good on ya! Donation by Danny Heathcote 17/11/08	£50.00
	Good luck on your next adventure. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other no matter what! Donation by Bob and Trish Kidd 12/11/08	£400.00
	I'll be with you every step of the way buddy..................welll in spirit anyway! Donation by Barry Steer 12/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I know you will finish the 120km and do us all proud. Best of Luck mate. Donation by Simon Frank 11/11/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You must be absolutely mad...oh yeah you are arent you! Good luck Dave, even the idea of the training puts me off!! Donation by Jon Champion 11/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You know why they call it the skeloton-coast mate? You better make sure you don't fail like taking a plane in Bali mate! Donation by Dutchie 06/11/08	£20.00

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* Total raised online:	£3,848.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£450.72

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