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You can help - please Sponsor me |
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Written by David
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Monday, 27 October 2008 15:03 |
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There are lots of things that I need just to be able to turn up on the day, never mind run for 151 miles. The cost of entering is nearly £3000, and any help in covering these costs would be appreciated. In addition, I need a whole load of special equipment and training. The ultra light equipment is a bit costly so on top of normal gear it adds up. Unfortunately I cant try and run the desert in an old t-shirt and a pair of cut off shorts If you are able to help I would be grateful. You might be a company who manufactures the equipment who can offer a discount price. Alternatively you might want to sponsor a particular piece of equipment, or a proportion of it, either as an individual, group or organizaton. In return I can offer you my thanks and gratitude, the thanks of the people whose lives will be changed by the money I raise in donations from this event, and I can offer you satisfaction in the kowledge that your support has been worthwhile. I can also offer advertising space on this website, any links you want and I will endeavour to wear any logos you have when I do the run. The event is televised every year so you never know. I am really grateful for your help, but, dont forget, that as well as this you might also want to put a bit of money towards the cause that I am running for. So please check out the donations page and pledge some money to Water Aid. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 November 2008 20:42 )
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Written by David
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Monday, 17 November 2008 09:21 |
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If your company, organization, school or club would like to sponsor my participation in this event it would be fantastic. Not only would you be supporting a worthwhile cause which will make you feel good, but your donations are tax deductable for between 21% and 28%. Effectively you reduce your tax liability so if you pledge £100 it is virtually the same as getting £21 of that from the tax man. Now that will make you feel even better! To see a list of out corporate sponsors click on the READ MORE button on the right.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 March 2009 09:44 )
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Specialised Equipment Requirements |
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Written by David
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Saturday, 25 October 2008 15:45 |
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The equipment that I need to take on this run is quite specialised and quite expensive. Can you help, either by sponsoring a piece of equipment or part of it? Or are you a supplier who wants to get involved? | Equipment Requirement | Details and Supplier | Cost | Sponsor | Total so far | Backpack | Many thanks to The Outdoor Warehouse, for their support in prividing an OMM 32L Marathon Classic MORE | Up to £80 | The Outdoor Warehouse | An OMM Classic 32L | | Front Pack | Raid light Endurance - a front pouch. May not be required depending on back pack. Available from Likeys. | £29.99 | Dontated by Triton Scuba | OMM 4 litre fron pouch | | Sleeping Bag | Many thanks to Ultimate Outdoors for supplying an OMM Mummery 1 racing bag MORE | Up to £180 | Ultimate Outdoors | OMM Mummery 1 | | Sleeping Mat | Thermarest Prolight 3 Short or the Thermarest Z Lite Available from Gear Zone, Facewest, Go Outdoors and other suppliers. | Up to £59 | Dontated by Triton Scuba | Duo mat (came with pack), plus old foam one | Freeze Dried Foods | At least 2000 Kcal per day for 7 days. MORE | Up to £120 | Cotswold Outdoors | Reiter foods, exped foods, and a bit of compo! | Trail Shoes | Need to be Suitable for desert running - Many thanks to Alexander Sports, Portsmouth for offering to provide all the footwear required for this event. Alexandra Sports MORE | Up to £100 | Alexandra Sports | All footwear | | GPS and heart rate monitor | I need this as pace is everything. Various types the important thing is battery life! No recharging facilities in the desert. Available from Totally Fitness and Alexander Sports | Up to £160 | Dave, Adam and Kelvin | Garmin 405 - thank you guys | Hat | Marmot Convertible. Essential to keep the sun off. Available from Likeys | £15.99 | | | Compass | Silva Expedition 4 compass. Available from Gear Zone and other suppliers | £24.95 | Bill Jones | £24.95 | Venom Pump | Cooper Venimex. Part of the compulsory kit | £8.52 | Donated by First Aid Solutions | Venom pump provided | Personal Trainer | I need help! Many thanks to Ian Hendy of Lougars Gym and fitness Centre for 6 months of gym membership and training free of charge | varies! | Lougars Gym | £300.00 | Penknife | True Utility Travel Bug | £14.99 | Bill Jones | £14.99 | | Torch | Petzl Tikka (plus spare batteries) Available from Gear Zone and other suppliers | £27.99 | Donated by Triton Scuba | Petzl e-lite - all 27 grams of it! | | Walking poles | Raidlight 120g carbon fibre telescopic - 120g. A must for the 50 mile phase. MORE | £80.00 | Dontated by First Aid Solutions | Set of poles provided | | Running tops | Rail Riders Adventure top x 2 Available from Gear Monster and Likeys | £79.98 | Donated by Triton Scuba | Odlo shortsleeve and helly long sleeve tops | | Night top | Gore Laser 2008 or similar - warm layer for nightime. Available from Run and Become or Alexandra Sports | £99.00 | Bought from TK Max | Adidas Top - bargain | | Lightwieght top | Montane Jetstream Jacket or similar - lightweight and breathable. Available from MORE | £45.00 | Donated by Triton Scuba | Montane Featherlite | | Cooking pot | MSR Titan Kettle - lightwieght and strong. Available from Gear Zone, Go Outdoors and many other suppliers | £39.99 | Donated by Triton Scuba | Tibetan 900 | | Shorts | Raidlight running shorts classic or similar. Available from Beyond Extreme or Likeys | £24.99 | Donated by Triton Scuba | SKINS | | Buff | A hat, scarf, faceshield. Versatile and essential. A whole range have been supplied by Buff | £10.99 | Buff | A range of UV and original Buff wear | | Socks | Socks provided at discount price by Alexandra Sports | £35.96 | Alexandra Sports | | Training Shoes | Saucony Triumph 5. Many thanks to Alexandra sports for supplying all the footwear I need for training Alexandra Sports | £84.99 | Alexandra Sports | All footwear |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 January 2009 16:43 )
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