Rebecca Newham

Rob Holden's Fundraising Page

Fundraising for Back Up
£1,032
raised of £2,000 target
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Participants: Becky Newham (Back-Up Trust)
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We help people with spinal cord injury to transform their lives

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Between 26-27 September 2008 I will attempt to complete the Spartathlon ultra distance road race (246km in 35 hours) to raise money for the Back-Up Trust.

The history of Spartathlon

Ancient Greece is a civilization known for legendary athletes. Great athletic feats occurred at the ancient Olympic Games, though it is the accomplishment of a messenger named Pheidippides that is celebrated every year by hundreds of athletes from around the world as they make their way on foot from the Acropolis in the heart of Athens to the statue of King Leonidas in Sparta. Historical records dating back to 490 BC by Herodotus state that Pheidippides was sent by the Athenians to carry a message to the Spartans, requesting their assistance in defending the city of Athens from invading Persian armies. Pheidippides set out at first light and covered the 246 kilometers from Athens to Sparta in a day and a half, arriving in Sparta by nightfall of the next day.

The Modern Spartathlon

Every September since 1983, the ancient path from Athens toSpartahas been attempted by many runners hoping to complete the 246 km course in 35 hours. In addition to the sheer length of the course, runners are roasted under the potent Greek sun and coastal humidity.

Please help

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So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks in advance

Rob

About the charity

Back Up

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Back Up services include mentoring, wheelchair skills training and activity courses as well as support in getting back to work or school after an injury. We provide peer led tailored support to help people adjust to a spinal cord injury and inspire independence and confidence for a positive future.

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