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.

Well done for all your efforts Geoff. Good luck and best wishes to you all x Donation by Ellie Lambert 15/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Geoff, you've done really well so far- just remeber what side of teh river to keep to. Donation by Jo 15/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck, a great cause... :o) Donation by Kate Miller 15/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck guys!!! Donation by Rhi 13/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Admire you all but your nuts!! dont forget the Nivea for the crack Donation by David & Lynn 12/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thank you to Gearge & Gilly Donation by Mark Crawford 12/10/07  

£20.00

Anything to keep you quiet for a few days Geoff! Good luck to all of you.. Donation by Fi Fi 12/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Respect! Donation by Ian Lowe 12/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Looking forward to the icy naked plunge into the Thames. I'll double my donation if you join me. Donation by James Hanscomb 12/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

more like three beers and a dessert mrW Donation by SOLLIS 12/10/07  

£20.00

Good luck guys! Thanks for supporting Macmillan. Donation by Emma Lavelle-Wood 12/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Run Forest Run xx Donation by Carla 12/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Geoff! Donation by Claire Mc 12/10/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Cheat if necessary, but win....good luck x Donation by Fayza 12/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

"With Respect" Donation by Brenda Worthington 11/10/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Thank you to all that generously gave at the 3 Yorks BG Firepower Demonstration, Warminster Donation by Mark Crawford 11/10/07  

£613.98

Thank you to Emma's colleagues at Lloyds TSB Donation by Mark Crawford 11/10/07  

£26.02

Good Luck! Donation by Lynne 10/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Truly inspirational - Good Luck Donation by Joy & Michael 10/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

epic adventure and great cause. best of luck Donation by stewart dick 09/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

All the very best Chris-top effort Donation by Dan Harrison 08/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm so proud of you. All the best of luck! Claire & Chris McManus xxx Donation by Claire Mcmanus 08/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Take care. Donation by Vlasta 07/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We are all very proud of you, all the best from the Roses Donation by Charlotte, Ian and Betsy 07/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck you nutters!! Don't forget the sudocrem Geoff!!! Donation by Laura and Austen 07/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck to the three of you....lunatics! What you are doing is amazing, thinking of you all! Donation by Wadey Wet Pants and Caz 07/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Lizzie Allen 07/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Janet Greenwood 06/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Chris, I'll be thinking of you guys and ready to put you all back together! With love, Kat Donation by Kat (Chris's more sensible half!) 06/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark Robinson 06/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 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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