Raised: 115%
Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £23,050.00
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Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Macmillan Cancer Support will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

"Anthea was given 3 weeks to live, but thanks to her determination and fight, together with the support provided by Macmillan, she managed to gain 6 more years with her family and friends"

Chris (Anthea's son), Geoff (Chris' best mate), and Mark, (a very good friend), have decided to RUN across the Sahara desert this October, completing 250 kms in 6 days, self-supported in 40C heat, in order to raise as much money as possible. This will provide Macmillan Cancer Support with the finance to continue helping other families as much as they helped the Armitages through such a difficult time.

You can follow their efforts, starting on the 28th October 2007, on http://www.racingtheplanet.com/sahararace/

Or better, email them each day on http://www.4deserts.com/sahararace/rtpsrtp.php?SID=3&SBID=RC14

Please donate generously.

Many thanks for your support.

Chris, Geoff, and Mark

Special thanks to the Yorkshire Bank Charitable Trust for a donation of £500 through Mr Ian Firth, Senior Business Partner.

Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Halifax for a donation of £500 through Mr Brian Craven, Past President.

Special thanks to Mazars for a donation of £500 through Mr Graham Burnett, Senior Manager.

Special thanks to DLG for a donation of £500 (Employers of Geoff).

Special thanks to High5 - Advanced Sports Nutrition for their sponsorship of energy drinks and gels throughout the Sahara Race.

Congratulations, an amazing achievement. Love Jo x Donation by Jo Hardy 19/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well done boys Donation by Ian orton 19/11/07  

£25.00

Brilliant cause, brilliant effort. Nothing but praise for all 3 of you. Donation by Adam Campbell 19/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done guys-we're proud of you Donation by Terry & Marion Long 15/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Another one from Lucy 13/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort Donation by Dan Holloway 13/11/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Very well done! from Steve at Lateral Group Donation by Luce 12/11/07  

£45.00

Donation by Victoria Sutton 12/11/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Chris, a very good effort and for a great cause. Donation by Evelyn Webb-Carter 10/11/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go Wappster! Donation by Rob Bolton 10/11/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Enjoy lads its for a great cause Donation by John Goodall 10/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

In support of his mum Donation by Cpl Buzz Burrows 09/11/07  

£50.00

From Veronica and Mess Staff at 3 Yorks Donation by Chris Armitage 09/11/07  

£55.00

Fair play to you. Nothing but admiration Donation by Rob McEwan 08/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations Well Done Donation by Brian & Elaine Craven 08/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by gary holloway 07/11/07  

£5,000.00 + £1,410.26 Gift Aid

amazing Donation by kate askew 06/11/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Rachel & Nick 06/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Awesome Stuff Guys, well done! Donation by Rhian & Ben Martin 06/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congrats on completing your run! Well done guys!! Donation by Andrew, Mandy & Callum Aitken 05/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by marilyn priestley 05/11/07  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

AL in Lingo! Donation by Abacus 05/11/07  

£50.00

Ausome work chaps; the blisters will be worth it in the long run! Brilliant work Donation by Le Boeff 02/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck lads. I'm sure you are all doing well and that Chris in particular is loving every step! Donation by Timmy 01/11/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Looking forward to seeing JH jumping naked into the Thames - Good luck to you all!! Donation by Vics, Will & Mikey 01/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

At least you will burn of the pounds for your wedding, good luck mate, Ash & Jane xx Donation by Ashleigh 01/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

To Geoff, well done, great cause to become involved in Donation by Tom and Liz Jones 01/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Lots of luck from Damita at Lateral Group Donation by Luce 01/11/07  

£20.00

Lots of luck from Simon at Lateral Group Donation by Luce 31/10/07  

£10.00

Log Sp Branch - here to help.... Donation by Chris A 31/10/07  

£33.76 + £9.52 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £21,370.00
  Offline donations: £1,680.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £4,914.77

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