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
Raised so far: £3,848.00
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Extra for the additional 6km! At a bonus rate of £3 per km. Fambai zvakanaka, chenjera the hyena! Donation by Brad on 08/04/09 |
£18.00 + £5.08 Gift Aid |
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good luck and simba all the way Donation by From Mucha on 08/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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All the hard work will be worth it! Go Dave!!! Beer for you when you are back in London!! Donation by Rachel and Mike on 05/04/09 |
£22.54 + £6.36 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck mate - You will deserve a real Becks at the end Donation by Hamish and Alisha Switalla on 31/03/09 |
£51.26 + £14.46 Gift Aid |
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Better you than me, you nutter! Donation by Maggie on 29/03/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck to you Dave from all at CET Safehouse Donation by CET Safehouse on 25/03/09 |
£200.00 |
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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 on 22/03/09 |
£50.00 |
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good luck mate Donation by Jim O'Grady on 17/03/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Mad as a bag of frogs, David. Bum-taps mate, good luck out there. Donation by Simon Edwards on 06/03/09 |
£50.00 |
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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 on 05/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Dave, Protection money as promised - Kia Ora Donation by Mark Featherstone on 05/03/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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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 on 04/03/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Nutter Donation by Rangi on 03/03/09 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid |
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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 on 20/01/09 |
£50.00 |
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50p per km you run even after all the crap! Best you don't get stung by a scorpion! Donation by Brad on 16/01/09 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid |
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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 on 11/01/09 |
£50.00 |
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Good luck!!!! Donation by CarmichaelUK Team on 09/01/09 |
£500.00 |
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Good luck at least it will be warmer than here !! Donation by David Roberts on 09/01/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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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 on 08/01/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck mate.£1 for every K you run,1p for every K Stumpy runs.. Donation by Heath and Carly on 19/12/08 |
£121.20 + £34.18 Gift Aid |
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when you hit the wall just start singing, it does work and get a bloody haircut Donation by Gary Byrne on 07/12/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Finally someone doing a hardcore challenge .. Here is a quid for every blister bro Donation by Sam Flewitt on 02/12/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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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 on 01/12/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good effort,good cause,good luck Donation by Vick and Jude on 20/11/08 |
£20.00 |
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Nice one Dave, good on ya! Donation by Danny Heathcote on 17/11/08 |
£50.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £3,848.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,848.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £450.72 |
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