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In January 2008 we went to Walt Disney World Florida to run over 42 miles in 3 races over 3 days to raise money for charities which our sponsors helped choose. Here are some photos from the events* and related articles**...
"We would like to say a big 'thank you' to |
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"Well done!" |
"Congratulations!" |
"Nice one!" |
"What a great achievement! Thank you from all the horses, ponies, mule & donkey at Hope Pastures!" |
"Well done!" |
"Congratulations!" |
"Congratulations to you both!" |
"Well done!" |
"Congratulations!" |
"I hope the feet & energy levels have recovered now! I am very impressed - well done!" |
"Well done!" |
"Congratulations!" |
"Well done!" |
"Good luck & thank you for your support. Lots of love from Muffin & Mr Pickwick & all their friends at Hope Pastures =X=" |
"Well done. I hear you have completed." |
"You're quackers, but good luck!" |
"All the best." |
"Hope you do well!" |
"Good luck!" |
"All the best." |
"Hope everything goes OK." |
"Good luck." |
"Good luck Adam & Carol" |
"Good luck!" |
"Good luck and many thanks from Lynn & Philip of Hope Pastures xx" |
"You're mad! But we think you're great. Good luck." |
"Go kiddies go!!! Good luck to you both." |
"Have a great time - don't work too hard!" |
"Good luck guys ...rather you than me!! xxx" |
"All the best." |
"Good luck to you both." |
"Best of luck." |
"Good luck!" |
"Best of luck both of you. Don't forget the Deep Heat!!" |
"Is there no bus you can catch? Running is so last cerntury :-)" |
"All the best." |
"Take lots of plasters! Good luck!" |
"You can do it!" |
"Good luck - you are braver persons than I am!" |
"Hope you win!" |
"You crazy pair! All the best and lots of luck." |
"Have a good time in Florida - good luck!" |
"Hope you both have a great time - good luck!" |
"Good luck" |
"Woof woof!" |
"Good luck to both of you." |
"Good luck!" |
"Best of luck!" |
"You're mad!" |
"Good luck!" |
"Wish you all the best - hope it goes well." |
"Hope you get a tan!" |
"And we were worried about walking The Templer Way (about 18 miles over 10 years - still thinking about it!). GOOD LUCK & don't forget the corn plasters." |
"Good luck from everyone at the Ecology!" |
"Only Mad Bulls & Englishmen go running in the midday sun - 3 times!" |
"OK, but please avert head while passing china shops!" |
"Good luck. Great idea!" |
"Go for it Dynamic Duo!" |
"Carol you are mad indeed! The best of luck!" |
"You must be mad!! Good luck anyway." |
"You must be mad, the pair of you!" |
"Good luck Adam & Carol." |
"All the best." |
"Hi ho! Adam & Carol go!" |
"Good luck - have fun!" |
Good luck! - Alison Ridley |
Good luck! - Liz Moreno & Baby Josh |
Good luck! - Jane Thirlwell |
"Go for it!" |
"Best of luck to the both of you! x" |
"Good luck to you both." |
"Good luck Carol & Adam." |
"Good luck Carol & Adam." |
"Good luck!" |
"Best of luck to you both." |
"Lots of luck for the race." |
"Good luck!" |
"I'll be very impressed if you make it!" |
"Go for it!" |
"Best of luck." |
"Best of luck." |
"Good luck." |
"Good luck from the Head Start crew." |
"Fly!" |
"Go for it! Take care, have fun. Quack quack!" |
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Total raised: £1,990.35
This is sponsorship money received (£1,683.00) minus PayPal fees (£20.53) plus Gift Aid (£327.88).
Charity with the most votes: The Alzheimer's Society
This is the charity which received the most votes from people sponsoring us. The money raised was split between this winning charity and our chosen charity, Hope Pastures. Here's how people voted:
36 votes for The Alzheimer's Society
19 votes for Macmillan Cancer Support
10 votes for British Heart Foundation
09 votes for Dogs for the Disabled
06 votes for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
03 votes for Oxfam
01 vote for Shelter
01 vote for Variety Club Children's Charity
Number of sponsors: 85
Most popular characters: Buzz Lightyear & Pluto
These are the characters chosen by the most people as their "virtual supporter"... doesn't really make much difference to anything - just thought you might like to know!
To see a list of the people who have sponsored us, go to the Supporters page. You can also use this list to "jump" to their corresponding "virtual supporter" on the road above.
For information about us, our event, the charities we supported, and how everything worked, please see the FAQs page.
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