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.

It's been a while lads. Beers when I am back next? Good luck. Donation by Dan Swift 01/10/07  

£20.00

Sorry to be slow in giving, but wish all 3 of you the very best! Donation by Craig Hamer 01/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it Donation by Rachel, Luc and Lucy 01/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck fellas. Nails effort and very worthy charity Donation by Jim Scott 30/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'll be thinking of you from the comfort of my own home!! Well done and GOOD LUCK!! Donation by Lesley Evans 30/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anthony Ross 29/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck to mad, madder, and maddest! Donation by Gaelle and Daniel 27/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best of luck in this venture. Well done if you do it, Good try if you dont!!!! Donation by Jackie and Brian (Caroline's In Laws) 27/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I would join you but I have no running shoes.Best of luck Donation by mike woolley 27/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't forget the suntan cream, keep the socks dry - and the very best of luck to you all. Donation by A, G, J & C, & L 25/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck to the three of you!!! Donation by Geoff & Marilyn 25/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You are about to do something amazing and for a great cause. Good luck. Donation by Ellie MacRitchie 22/09/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

The sand gets in everywhere. Donation by Jim MacRitchie 22/09/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck nut bags! Donation by Mullins and Jigs 21/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck guys Donation by Jennifer Cheung 20/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best wishes to our great future son-in-law, you can do it Geoff we will be cheering you on. Donation by Nigel and Kate 20/09/07  

£250.00

good luck,better than any diet i bet! Donation by neil stewart 19/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck mad people! Donation by Caro and Nick Waterfall 18/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys Donation by Alan (Marks Brother) 16/09/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Lub for the nipples boys!! Great effort - hope it all goes well! Donation by Dom Reeve-Tucker 14/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

mad Dukes but in a great cause;good luck Donation by michael bray 14/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck lads - I'd join you but I'm busy that week! Donation by Brian & Pat (Marks Dad & Mum) 13/09/07  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

From an ex Duke. MacMillan cared for my mum. Her 65th b'day would have been this week. Best of luck. Donation by Rod Douthwaite 12/09/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Fight the good fight, and finish the race...but do not drink your own piss even if your thirsty. Donation by Liam McCormick 12/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck from a fellow (ex) Duke Donation by John Bailey 12/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck & all the best from CRYSTAL WINDOWS - Lynne, James, Barbara and Chris - we'll do you proud Donation by Geoff Wappett 10/09/07  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Something about Mad Dogs and ....... Good luck. Donation by Pippa Felton 09/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck fellas! Don't be too hard on Geoff when he starts to cry! (you total legend big man) Donation by Stirk and Carolyn 03/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Wappster and mates! Donation by Caroline Routledge 03/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I think you're crazy but I'm very proud! Donation by Emma (Mark's wife) 02/09/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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