Matt Pilgrim

Charity

Hope For Children - Hope for Children (HOPE) was founded in 1994 is a non-religious, non-sectarian, non-profit-making organisation which exists to help children, in particular those living in developing countries as well as the UK, who are Helpless, Orphaned, Poor and Exploited. HOPE seeks to promote sustainable long-term development for impoverished, disadvantaged children and their families through activities which enhance and promote their sustainability. Wherever possible, HOPE provides practical support which allows children to grow up within their own families and communities. Most of our support is through direct help to children at grass-root level, managing smaller projects which are often overlooked by larger funding organisations. It does so primarily by supporting cost-effective initiatives of local partners (organisations, groups and individuals) making a real difference to the children who need it most. HOPE is a low-cost, no frills charity who are proud to say that 100% of all public donations go towards their worthwhile beneficiaries.
Hope For Children
Hope for Children (HOPE) was founded in 1994 is a non-religious, non-sectarian, non-profit-making organisation which exists to help children, in particular those living in developing countries as well as the UK, who are Helpless, Orphaned, Poor and Exploited. HOPE seeks to promote sustainable long-term development for impoverished, disadvantaged children and their families through activities which enhance and promote their sustainability. Wherever possible, HOPE provides practical support which allows children to grow up within their own families and communities. Most of our support is through direct help to children at grass-root level, managing smaller projects which are often overlooked by larger funding organisations. It does so primarily by supporting cost-effective initiatives of local partners (organisations, groups and individuals) making a real difference to the children who need it most. HOPE is a low-cost, no frills charity who are proud to say that 100% of all public donations go towards their worthwhile beneficiaries.

Event details

2011 Marathon des Sables

01 April 2011

The Marathon des Sables is a 6 day, 151 mile (243km) endurance race across the Sahara Desert in Morocco, normally taking place at the beginning of April. Take part in the most extreme marathon event in the world!


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MDS Challenge

Fundraiser: 
Matt Pilgrim

My page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MattPilgrim

I am a ordinary guy looking for an extraordinary challenge, the MDS ticks all those boxes.

This represents a long standing personal challenge and I intend to fully commit to the training and preperation.

This site is here to allow people to support this challenge by donating to a very worthwhile cause. The hardship I will endure over 6 days in the desert is nothing compared to the suffering of children all over the world.

Please help motivate me by helping change the lives of some little people.

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE:

The marathon des sables is hailed as the toughest footrace in the world. To compete, not only do you need to be fit, you need extreme mental strength .

The MDS covers  243km (151 miles) over 6 days; with the stages split to approximately 25km, 34km, 38km, 82km 42km and 22km. Competitors are required to carry everything they need for the duration of the event (apart from a tent) and water is rationed throughout the various stages. If that doesn’t sound so bad; the final detail is that the event is staged across the Sahara Desert in Morocco!

Competitors are completely self-sustained and will have to endure temperatures of up to 120F, run over uneven rocky and stony ground and battle with sand dunes for 15 – 20% of the distance. The heat, distance and rubbing is likely to trash your feet. Dehydration is a serious threat throughout the duration of the race. Physical fitness is a fundamental requirement but mental stamina probably constitutes atleast 50% of whether competitors complete or not. The fourth day of the race really epitomizes what this event is all about: 45 – 50 miles across the barren wilderness with a 42km marathon distance the very next day. This really is the toughest footrace on earth!

 ABOUT THE CHARITY:

Hope for Children:

HOPE's aims and objectives are to help disabled, orphaned, poor and exploited children, in particular those living in developing countries. This is achieved through providing, promoting and advancing children’s rights to basic necessities, including education and health care, aimed at sustaining their long term development. Hope for Children endeavor to:

  • Improve the quality of life and advance the rights of children.
  • Bring about change for good on behalf of children and families, and encourage them to participate in processes which enhance their equality, self-reliance and long term sustainable development.
  • Wherever possible to provide practical support which allows children to grow up within their own families and communities

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY AND HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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01.09.10 Best of luck Matt. Keep your head up!

23.07.10 You nutter!! Gary G

22.07.10 you must be mad - still its a good cause..

21.07.10 Good luck from all at Core.

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£1,270.00

Running total

Target:
£7,000.00
Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
£1,566.15
Total donors:
7
Biggest donor:
Anonymous
£500.00  
Last donor:
Anonymous 01.09.10  
Offline fundraising:
£0.00
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