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.

Go on the Wappster! All the best gents Donation by Neil Reynolds 05/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mark and Chums , Great Charity ! Annie And Adrian from St Martin Donation by Anne Taylor 05/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

very good cause, good luck! Donation by sarah kotnis 05/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Guys! Donation by Alex Beck 05/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a silly idea... you're gonna get so much sand in your shoes. Donation by Nadja von Massow 05/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys Donation by Philip Smith 05/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

No hitching rides on camels. They bite!! Donation by Rose and Ted Scanes 04/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You guys are crazy. Donation by Emma Colquhoun 04/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck - reeeespect.. Donation by chris, jo & amelia 04/10/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mate xx Donation by Dipa 03/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Having just got back from the Egyptian desert I highly recommend a bedouin head scarf! Donation by Rach 03/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys! Donation by Owen 02/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Wappy!! Wishing you all the best ..... Good Luck! Donation by Keith Boyce (Boycie) 02/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You have my greatest admiration chaps. Best of luck Donation by Rob Schouppe 02/10/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Amazing challenge, full of admration for you all. Masses of luck xx Donation by Sophie B 02/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Richard Watmough 02/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Great Challenge!! My Mum is undergoing treatment now. Good luck. Donation by Paddy 01/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck Chris remember the CFT last year, remember ruperts you two. Donation by tc 01/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know you said you had to lose weight but this is rediculous; good luck fatso!! Take care Matt Bray Donation by troubleatmill4@btinternet.com 01/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Thomas Spilman 01/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Must have been some night when you agreed to do this! Best of luck, you idiots! Donation by Tom Fogarty 01/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys, you're obviously completely crazy, but hope all goes well for you, X Donation by Sam Wood 01/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great cause gents. Enjoy the stroll ! Donation by Matt and Laura Lee 01/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Brilliant cause mate, good luck to all of you. Thought you would have had enough of the desert!? Donation by Shandy 01/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by ivan 01/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck lads Donation by Charles Askew 01/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck boys! Donation by Charlotte 01/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it boys! Can't wait to see the photos... Donation by Beth Nicholls 01/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Tony O'Shea 01/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck guys.....and goofod - (Geoff) Donation by Dipika 01/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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