UPDATE - Issue 37 - Summer 2009
Some more thanks to . . .
Imagine running 151 miles through the Sahara Desert in 6 days, with temperatures hitting a high of 150°F. Sounds like an impossible task to most, but not for David Kemp. David recently took part in Marathon des Sables, which must be one of the toughest footraces on Earth! Carrying only the essentials on your back, this race takes you through the ultimate experience of a lifetime. David raised £3,690 for Prostate UK.
With 35,000 participants and a distance of 109 km, Cape ARGUS is the largest cycle race in the world. This year John Crawford took part in this challenging event. Cycling from the centre of Cape Town down the eastern side of the Cape peninsula to Cape Point then over Chapman's Peak along the west coast and returning to Cape Town. John raised a staggering £490 for Prostate UK.
On April 10, Edward Brown and David Middleton took part in a 125 mile Canoe Race from Devizes to Westminster over a 4 day period. Felicity Brown, David’s sister and friends formed the support crew. Felicity and David decided to take part and raise funds for Prostate UK in memory of their grandfather who passed away late last year from prostate cancer. Edward and David completed the course and have to date raised £925 for Prostate UK.
Last year, the Annual Walking Challenge raised £100,000 for Prostate UK and we wish the best of luck to everyone involved this time – particularly the ten walkers who have risen to every one of the last ten annual challenges.
Sebastian Kendrick, aged eight, has a grandfather, Roy, Treasurer of Prostate UK and one of the charity’s Trustees. Sebastian decided to forego presents this year and put all the money he would have received into a cheque for Prostate UK. Here he is with many of his friends in Singapore, with the grand cheque he produced.
