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.

Best of luck! Donation by Mike and Vicky Callam 24/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES Donation by STEVE & SARAH STOW 24/10/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

We are really proud of you for taking up this challenge and in aid of such a good cause. Well done!! Donation by lou and chris read 24/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

weasels Donation by stavros 24/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

If u do it in a oner u won't need all this time off work! Virtutis Fortuna Comes Donation by Bob Heron 24/10/07  

£33.00 + £9.31 Gift Aid

Good Luck lads! Donation by Jeremy Terry 24/10/07  

£100.00

Good luck - you're all amazing for doing it! Donation by Julie Mehrabian (Jane Firth's sister) 24/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

"May the wind be always at your back.. May God hold you in the hollow of His hand" Donation by Toby Smart 24/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys and watch your shoes don't catch fire Chris! Donation by Baldy 24/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good effort lads and best of luck! Incredible challenge for a great cause. Remember your factor 50. Donation by James Osborne 24/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck with the race! Donation by dan smith 24/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck from Daisy & Alex Donation by Mark Crawford 23/10/07  

£10.00

Good luck from the Dunnet Crew Donation by Mark Crawford 23/10/07  

£100.00

Wap you're a leg-end - all the best! Great cause, support given on the night my Dad died, excellent. Donation by Nielsen, Nicola & Cailen 23/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck guys xx Donation by Carys Owen 23/10/07  

£40.00

Wouldn,t it be easier to sit in a bath of baked beans! Donation by Gaynor and all the boys at BP 23/10/07  

£90.00 + £25.38 Gift Aid

Best of luck mate. Enjoy. Donation by Benet Casson 23/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Chris! Donation by Jasmine & Dave 22/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A very good cause and the best of luck to all of you. Donation by Brian and Linda Simmons 22/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck to you and thanks for all your help Donation by chris hill@foster wells military law 20/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Chris (Jones) & Rebecca 20/10/07  

£50.00

Donation by steve portman 19/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Ian Pilbeam 19/10/07  

£20.00

great effort lads. all the best Donation by Ian McKerrow 19/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Many Thanks to DLG (Geoff's work) for your kind support - will do you proud, Geoff Donation by DLG Ltd 18/10/07  

£500.00

Very Best Wishes Donation by David Jones 17/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck to the 3 of you and weel done for the completion Donation by Pam & Mike 17/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck x Donation by Eve 17/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bast of luck, remember you need to be back by June 21st!! Donation by Stuart Johnston 16/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck, definitely crazy though! Donation by Nicki & Rich Gates 16/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 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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