Lee Westwood & Andrew Longmead, Marathon des Sables 2024
Friday 12th April 2024
UK
2021
Lee Westwood & Andrew Longmead, Marathon des Sables 2024
In April, we will be taking part in the Marathon des Sables, a 6 day ultramarathon covering 156 miles across the Sahara Desert and widely regarded as the toughest foot race on the planet. Enduring the heat and terrain of the desert, we will be running between 18 -23 miles each day, with the 4th day being even longer at 55 miles. We will be carrying all our kit and food in our backpacks for the duration of the event, with only water and medical support provided. Our nights in the desert will be spent in an open tent called a Bivouac, avoiding snakes, scorpions and camel spiders as best we can!
Not only is this a huge personal challenge that we have both aimed to complete together for many years, it is an opportunity to raise money for charity. We have chosen two great causes that have a lot of personal meaning to us and which hopefully will benefit many people through any donations that are kindly received. These are the two charities we have chosen and why:
Lee's charity:
My chosen charity is the Royal British Legion
Having served in the Queens finest I felt like I wanted to give something back and this is close to my heart.
The RBL do amazing work providing a wealth of services for members of the armed forces and their families.
Every year they lead the Nation in remembering and honouring those who lost their lives in all conflicts from WW1 to the present day as well as those who have served and their families
The RBL need funds to do their great work and as they say every little helps, so if you can spare anything it will be put to good use and be massively appreciated
Thank you very much
Andrew's charity
My chosen charity is the John Eastwood Hospice Trust
My Dad, Rob, passed away in January 2009 after bravely battling bowel cancer for 18 months. He spent the final week of his life at the John Eastwood Hospice who provided care of the highest quality. Their staff showed so much kindness and compassion not only towards my Dad, but all our family during our most difficult time. I have never forgotten this and have continued to see the great service the Hospice provides for our local community.
As the trust relies entirely on fundraising and donations to meet many of its commitments, I want to raise money to support them in ensuring the provision of care for future generations. This will be done in my Dad's memory.
Thank you so much.
Any donations will be received with our absolute gratitude and thanks, along with any support during our training and the race.
Donations to this charity page will be split down the middle, so that 50% goes to each charity.
All the best and thanks
Lee and Andrew
£6,357.22
+£1,065.00 Gift Aid
raised of £3,000 target
by 156 supporters
Supporters 156
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N2 weeks, 2 days
National Federation of Demolition Contractors
Very well done! With all good wishes from the members of the North East region of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors
£ 1,000.00
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N3 weeks, 4 days
Nicky Dawes-Hamp
Well done Andrew a phenomenal achievement you should be so proud. Your dad will be looking down on you with such pride xx
£ 10.00
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S4 weeks
Sarah Nicholson
Just awesome. To even start to think about what you have done makes me feel emotional. Well done both of you!! What next???
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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L1 month
Lyndsey Park
Wow! Congratulations to you both on such an amazing achievement and for raising so much for charity. You’re awesome!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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T1 month
Tracy Knowles
Well done Andrew!! What a star! Love Tracy, Chris, Louis & Oscar x
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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c1 month
christopher fletcher
Happy to support your fantastic epic endurance challenge. Wishing you good health and fitness throughout your journey. And quick recovery’s each day. 👏👏👏❤️
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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H1 month
Helen dillon
Wow. What an incredible achievement xx Massive well done xx 🎉🎉🎉
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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R1 month
Richard and Rachael
Lee, we are so amazed with what you're doing, completely crazy but we know you'll smash it!!!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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1 monthAnonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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S1 month, 1 week
Sally Grainger
What an amazing challenge Andrew! I’m tracking your progress. Good luck to you both.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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L1 month, 1 week
Louise Palmer
This is such an amazing thing to do. I can't even comprehend how tough this will be. I lost my best friend in 2022 to bowel cancer secondaries. Wishing you both the very best of luck.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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D1 month, 1 week
Dawn, Shane, Dan & Mais
You’re doing so well! Keep it going and well done from us all!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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J1 month, 1 week
Jas
Andrew you sir are a machine. Good luck mate I will be tracking you!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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C1 month, 1 week
Catherine Oldham
Good luck boss (Andy) and Lee! What a great adventure and challenge! Safe travels and keep smiling! Xx
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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1 month, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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N1 month, 1 week
Nicky Dodds
All the best Andy & Lee - what an amazing adventure you’ll have. We’ll be watching and rooting for you! X
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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T1 month, 1 week
The Whitton’s
Wishing you the best of luck and we will be cheering you all the way!
£ 10.00
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S1 month, 1 week
Sarah Sinclair
Good luck to two proper hard geezers! I know you'll smash it!
£ 20.00
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s1 month, 2 weeks
steven catherwood
Westy… I’ve looked up to you since the day we met all those years ago. And to this day you are an inspiration to me and others. What a man, what a legend. Go smash it mate! I’m so proud of you. I’d follow you anywhere, anytime. Every painful step you take, remember why you are doing it, this will guide you through to end. Which I have no doubt you will achieve your mission for a great cause. Stay strong soldier and good luck to you both. Xx 💪🏼
£ 50.00
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H1 month, 2 weeks
Helen Howard
Best of luck. The JWE gave great care to a dear friend of ours recently in her last few weeks so it's a cause very close to our hearts ❤️ Remember to enjoy the experience too. Xx
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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A1 month, 2 weeks
Alice Mortiboy
Best of luck and enjoy the experience! Alice and Sharon
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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S1 month, 2 weeks
Sharon Meakin
Wishing you all the strength and luck to complete thus epic challenge x
£ 10.00
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K1 month, 3 weeks
Kirstie Godson
I wish you both all the best for this epic journey you are both undertaking for truly deserving causes.
Stay strong for each other especially on those days that you need to dig deep. We will all be routing for you. All my love. Kirstie. Xxx£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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N1 month, 3 weeks
Nicola Lilley
Go smash this Andrew and Lee!
Andrew you got me through a big chunk of my virtual London Marathon in 2020, for which I'll be eternally grateful!
This challenge is just bonkers, but I'm sure you'll both do amazingly well!£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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C1 month, 3 weeks
Chris M
Good luck Andy, we'll have the drizzle ready for when you are back!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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S1 month, 3 weeks
Steve Taylor
All the best chaps
A real challenge and I’ve been impressed by your preparation
Fingers crossed 🤞£ 50.00
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A1 month, 3 weeks
Alison
You're mad, but we are all full of admiration for you both. Go for it!
£ 50.00
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V1 month, 3 weeks
Vikram Desai
Good luck Andy and Lee
Amazing feat of a lifetime for Nobel causes£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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H2 months
Heather V
Andy, I did warn you this running thing was a slippery slope! Will be thinking of you my fabulous crazy friend! Good luck to you both. Hxx
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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2 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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J2 months, 1 week
JG
Good luck boys🙏🏿🏃🏿♂️🏃🏿♂️
JG rooting for you both to have a safe and memorable run!£ 20.00
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C2 months, 1 week
Colin & Chris Fell
Have a great time guys, and give it your best shot. 👍
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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G2 months, 1 week
Gemma, Chris, Robert, Thomas & Denzil
Good luck with your epic challenge guys! Love from Gemma, Chris, Robert, Thomas & Denzil! XXXXX
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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C2 months, 2 weeks
Clare Drury
It’s an amazing thing you are both doing - in awe of your efforts - wishing you the very best of luck x
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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W3 months, 1 week
Winifred Dowley
Good luck to both of you & stay safe. Hope you achieve your goals for the charity you have chosen
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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R3 months, 1 week
Richard Smith
Hi chris Morris sent me this link, I hiked 2 marathons distances back to back in the Sahara last November...Many at the event spoke of the Marathon des Sables as the ultimate test of stamina endurance I thoroughly admire you both for aiming to complete this epic challege The best of luck to you both and a great cause...
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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3 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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3 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
Great Stuff Andrew, all the best
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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C3 months, 2 weeks
Cristina B
Wishing you both best of luck with your charity event! 🤞🏻🎗️🏃♂️🏃♂️
£ 20.00
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W3 months, 2 weeks
Wendy Phelan
Good luck to both of you. Andrew we think you’re crazy putting yourself through this but also brave and amazing. We’re both proud of you lots of love Terry & Wendy x
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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C3 months, 2 weeks
Chris Morris
Westy, you’re a machine!!! You will smash it!! Good luck x
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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C3 months, 2 weeks
Christine Longmead
Good luck Andrew. I am so proud of you and pleased that you are raising funds for the John Eastwood Hospice who were so caring and supportive in the last week of your Dad’s life. Please be careful. Good luck to Lee too. Love Mum. Xx
£ 150.00
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J3 months, 2 weeks
Johnny P
Westy lad, you are amazing and I'm proud of you for what you are doing mate. I will look forward to hearing all about it.
Stay safe
JP£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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C3 months, 2 weeks
Carol Westwood
Some people run Marathons for Charity but this!!!!!
So proud of you Lee: a VERY PROUD MUM & DAD
Good Luck and to you too Andrew, amazing.£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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A3 months, 2 weeks
Alison Cosa
Good luck Lee, my brother, my hero! So proud of you and I know you will give this your all with true Westwood grit. Love you. Good luck to Andrew too!
£ 150.00 (+£37.50)
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L3 months, 2 weeks
Luke Alexander
Get it cracked Westy buff remember all those tabs you dragged me around mate lol
£ 10.00
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C3 months, 2 weeks
Claire Croll
Good luck boys, it's been a great training journey to watch x
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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L3 months, 3 weeks
Lisa Welham
Dig deep! You’re an inspiration! Well done and all the best xx
£ 10.00
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S3 months, 3 weeks
Sarah Clarke
Good luck to both of you on this absolutely insanely difficult challenge. I will be supporting you all the way, from the comfort of my sofa. I’ll also have wine on standby to support Sarah whilst you’re away 🤣 I have no doubt that you will smash this, good luck x
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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E3 months, 3 weeks
Emma Mason
All the best!
One footing front of the other! Head down and push on! You’ve put the work in! Good Luck and stay safe xxx
£ 10.00
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D3 months, 3 weeks
David Binch
Good luck lads, you gonna need it. Remember to put one foot in front of the other
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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A3 months, 3 weeks
Anna
Good luck to you both. Incredible challenge. Come back safe. 👍
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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C5 months
Carly
Lovely to meet you both yesterday at the WFCG.
Good luck for your challenge.
You Reds x
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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L5 months, 2 weeks
Lee Westwood
Good luck Lee and Andrew from all at B & B Industrial Dismantling Ltd
£ 1,000.00 (+£250.00)
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