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The Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal is designed to support, alleviate and improve the prospects of all those consequently in need.
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Charles' Nepal Ultra & Welsh Guards Page
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
My blog can be found here from 17/11/2011: http://www.4deserts.com/beyond/nepal/blogs
You can email me at: www.racingtheplanet.com/nepal and select 'email a competitor' from the race coverage tab
On Remembrance Day, November 11th 2011, I will fly to Nepal to participate in my second Ultra Marathon, in Nepal. This is a 7-day, 6-Stage, 250 kilometer, self-supported endurance foot race. Competitors must carry everything they need for the seven days on their back. The average backpack will weigh 9 kilograms (mine will likely come in at 12kg: I never have been a good packer !). The maximum altitude reached will be 3,200 meters / 10,500 feet. Total elevation gain across the full course is 9,000 meters / 29,500 feet, which is the same height as Everest.
The Welsh Guards are about to embark on their second tour of duty in Afghanistan. This charity provides support to the families and dependants of those killed in action by responding promptly to problems of bereavement and hardship. It supports those wounded on operations, particularly those who have had to leave the Army, to assist in finding them new employment and to help them become active family and community members. Lastly, it supports the families and dependants of those seriously wounded or injured in prolonged recovery situations.
This message is from the Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Lt Col DLW Bossi:
On behalf of all ranks of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, I would like to urge you to support Charles Cartledge’s endeavour for which all monies raised will go to the Welsh Guards Appeal. The Appeal helps only Welsh Guardsmen or their families injured or bereaved serving the nation as frontline infantrymen in places such as Iraq or Afghanistan – as such your generosity is directly targeted at those who have willingly placed themselves directly in harm’s way and have paid the ultimate price. We are very grateful for any support you feel able to provide.
Recent donors
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Gerry Downes £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 22.12.11 Have just found you in my spam! Gather it's all over and that you survived! A tremendous effort - hats off to you! Happy Christmas to all! |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 14.12.11 thanks norman |
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George £700.00 06.12.11 Inspirational stuff Charles- great spirit! Congratulations |
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Richard M £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 05.12.11 Well done - You will be ready for a big fat lunch next week... |
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Richard Bellau £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 02.12.11 The long march at 3000m must have been awesome. Definite respect. Well done indeed |
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Clare Barton £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 02.12.11 Great stuff! |
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Guy Bartle-Jones £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 30.11.11 Charles, Great effort! Good cause! When did you take up this running lunacy? Take care. Guy |
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Amit Sharma £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 30.11.11 Charles - I was late on this - hope you had a fantastic time in Nepal |
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Charles C £120.00 (+ £30.00 giftaid) 30.11.11 |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 29.11.11 |
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Richard Duncan £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 29.11.11 Winter fuel allowance! |
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The Eastwoods £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 28.11.11 Great effort! But damn it man, you're making thre rest of us feel unfit for purpose... |
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Richard C £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 28.11.11 Very impressive - well done Charles. |
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alex lewis £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 28.11.11 Charles,good effort.well done. Alex |
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Claire Price £80.00 27.11.11 Huge congratulations on your race Charles. Well done & can't wait to hear all about it! |
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William Tellwright £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 25.11.11 Fantastic effort. |
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Raghav Kapoor £100.00 25.11.11 Mr C - next time you don't have to run over mountains in Nepal.. Simpler ways to raise money! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjSmSXblWRM |
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Lia BB £200.00 (+ £50.00 giftaid) 24.11.11 Very well done Charles! A noble cause. More of this please! |
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Patricia Cheng £100.00 24.11.11 Good luck to the long march! |
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Alex Lewis £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 23.11.11 Charles - this is a Herculean effort for magnificant cause. I know that all are extremly grateful - Good luck |
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Jemima £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 23.11.11 Good luck Charles you crazy man. |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 21.11.11 |
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Alex&Candy Robson £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 18.11.11 What a complete star and wonderful personage you are. x |
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Euan W £200.00 (+ £50.00 giftaid) 17.11.11 Good Luck |
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rob £500.00 (+ £125.00 giftaid) 17.11.11 You are mad, but well done |
