My note to the world seeking support for The Memory Jogger campaign 🙂

Hello again,

As you may already know I have sponsored myself to undertake a big adventure as a fund raiser for Alzheimer’s Australia Vic.  In less than two weeks I will be heading off to Morocco to stand at the starting line of what is known as “the toughest footrace in the world”.

Here’s a quick overview of the campaign and the media release is attached is provided also:

The Memory Jogger : Fighting Dementia One Step at a Time
http://www.thememoryjogger.com.au

What Am I Doing?
Running the equivalent of five and a half marathons in six days, a total distance of some 251 km – 156 miles in a grueling multi-stage adventure in one of the world’s most inhospitable climates – the Sahara desert!  The Marathon Des Sables.  I am keeping a diary and have kicked off a regular blog which will be supported by regular updates and I have been working with Alzheimer’s Australia Vic on media and communications.

When Am I Doing It?
April 3rd -13th 2015.   The race commences on the 5th of April and you can follow my progress at http://www.marathondessables.com  where results, videos and photos will be posted!

Why Am I Doing It?  (I get asked this ALL the time!)
To (hopefully) raise around $10,000 for Alzheimer’s Australia for researching the causes, care, prevention and potential treatments for dementia with a view to creating a world without dementia.

As at today I’ve raised over $5,000 – so already past half way!!!  I’ve already had some very generous support from friends and family plus sponsorship from Specsavers, Bart Campbell – Chairman of Melbourne Storm, Marketing Magazine, Kinc Agency, Apollo Studios and (of course) Pearl Business Solutions.  The encouragement has been fantastic.

To Donate
You can support my adventure with a cause at http://www.thememoryjogger.com.au/show-your-support/ all donations and support gratefully accepted.

Send a Message to the Desert
I can receive emails in the Sahara Desert and if you would like to drop me a note or share news from home (such as how the Pies are going) just go to the website  http://www.marathondessables.com from 4th of April to 12th of April and go to the section “Write to competitors” and follow the instructions.  Emails will be printed and delivered to the bivouac daily.

My details that should be included on the email to help them track me down are:  Name: PLANT Graham – Bib Number : 0687

Am I up to the run?  I hope so!  In the past couple of years or so I have ran in many events – including:
Great Wall of China Marathon, Tarawera Ultra marathon 100km (reduced to 74km due to cyclone Lusi – it’s a long story!), Surf Coast Century Ultra Marathon – 100km and the 50km, Great Ocean Walk Ultra Marathon Trail Run – 100km, Gold Coast Marathon (3 times), Brisbane Marathon, Melbourne Marathon, Sandy Bay Marathon, Adelaide Marathon, Two Bays Trail Run Ultra Marathon – 56km (Twice), Marysville Ultra Marathon – 50km (and half marathon), Great Barrier Reef Ultra Marathon – 74km, Run Melbourne Half Marathon (Twice), City to Sea – Melbourne, Singapore Marathon, plus a heap of trail runs of lesser distance – and many hundreds of miles in training….

I realise there are many great causes that require support and only ask if you are unable to make a donation that you could help me spread the word and increase awareness about the plight of so many fighting dementia by on forwarding this email and sharing information from the website – http://www.thememoryjogger.com.au/ or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thememoryjogger

As always, I really appreciate your support.

Thanks and regards
GP

Happy running!

Media Release
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