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Viking World Record Marathon Attempt

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The Vikings set sail this May [28th] to conqeur the Edinburgh Marathon aiming to set a new Guinness World Record in the process - in full Viking outfits, home grown beards and fully ensconced in a tradditional long-boat raising money for Lincolnshire Lives and the Epilepsy Society.

The Viking Team consisting of Nigel Burton, Martin Ward, Steve Tait and Chris Gale, [Total Team age - 197] ably supported by Craig Williamson will be battling the 26.5 Mile course in a four-man outfit, aiming to beat the current record of 5:hrs 25mins.  

We have chosen two excellent charities as we are all family people; two of which have been directly affected by epilepsy, one recently had a family member saved by Lives emergency response.  We hope to raise enough money to make a difference so that others can benefit from their support ongoing support and excellent service.  Thank you

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Raised: 118%
 

Team target: £10,000.00

Raised so far: £11,766.93

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Martin Ward

Viking World Record Marathon Attempt for LIVES

80 donations

128%

£6,446.92

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Martin Ward

Viking WR Marathon Attempt for the Epilepsy Society

73 donations

106%

£5,320.01

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