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.

A quid a Km should keep you motivated..good luck. Donation by Matt H 13/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Your doing an amazing thing fellas, all the best. Donation by Edward and Lisa Colver 11/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck mate!!! Donation by Rob Carpenter 10/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Take some plasters! Donation by Claire Williams 10/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Geoff & Team - Good Luck Guys! Very Impressive & fabulous what you are doing!! Char Donation by Char 09/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

That's a hell of a challenge Geoff, well done on the training and good luck! Donation by Florence Bergougniou 09/08/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I know you guys will kick arse Donation by Tamar and Pete Stubbs 09/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best you nutters! Donation by G Lover 09/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Geoff & Co you are all crazy! Donation by Molly Groome 09/08/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Remember your bucket and spade! Good luck lads Donation by Will & Jen 09/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Sandra & Alf - thanks alot for your support. Geoff Donation by Geoff Wappett 06/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Marie 03/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Geoff! Donation by Sue Nelson 03/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck, hell of a challenge Donation by wane borg 30/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, pretty amazing what you're doing!! Donation by Elaine Kent 27/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go get 'em Wappster! Donation by Gary Britton 26/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Ally Jackson 26/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Anna 25/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Hun. We'll be thinking of you! Donation by Hann's 25/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys - very worthy cause xx Donation by Becky 25/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Geoff. It will be a walk in the park! Donation by Robert Watson 25/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck to you all, rather you than me ! Donation by Sue Worthington 23/07/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Amazing feat - excellent cause - go for it! Donation by Johanna, Steve & Elise 18/07/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Chris, good luck carrying the Wappster Donation by Antonio Terra 09/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Seriously impressed - that is one hell of a challenge - good luck! Donation by Jonny Marston 10/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

An amazing thing to do. Lots of luckx Donation by Catherine Ball 08/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good cause but you must be nuts Geoff Donation by Leon 04/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Norman from Halifax Parish Church hopes you are successful with your mission Donation by David 31/05/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck xx Donation by Jane Firth 14/05/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK!!! XX Donation by LAURA JACKSON 10/05/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £21,370.00
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