Mark Thompson

Mark's World Record Longest Marathon Lecture Attempt

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When I was ten years old I my Dad took me to see Saturn through a telescope.  It was an experience that changed my life.  I have great parents who cared for me as a child and did all they could for me.   Not all kids are as lucky so I am attempting to break the World Record for the longest lecture to raise as much money as I can for kids who were not as fortunate as me.  To that end, I will present my Ultimate Guide to the Universe in September 2021 as a precursor to the Norwich Science Festival.  To break the current world record I will need to lecture for over 5 days! Any pennies you can donate would be greatly appreciated and will drive me on in my World Record attempt. 

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Barnardo's

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When life gets tough or it feels like there's nowhere to turn, Barnardo's is here. We make sure children and young people feel safer, happier and more hopeful by directly supporting them with specialist services across the UK. We have been changing childhoods and changing lives for over 150 years.

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£11,864.57
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