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£13,643
raised of £10,000 target by 312 supporters

    Iʼve raised £13,643 to provide portable defibrillators to sports clubs across the country

    Sahara Desert
    Funded on Wednesday, 1st January 2025

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    In April 2024 James Cutter and Sam Pougatch will attempt to complete the Marathon Des Sables to raise money for The D.A.M Foundation.

    What is the Marathon Des Sables?

    The MDS is indisputably the toughest footrace on Earth. This ultramarathon covers a distance of 252km (156miles) and takes place in the Sahara Desert. It covers a distance of approximately six regular marathons in temperatures that can reach as high as 50 degrees. Comprised over six stages it takes seven days to complete. Participants are required to be self-sufficient which means carrying your own food and equipment for the duration of this multi-stage ultramarathon. Add in the heat and it is no wonder the completion rate is around 50%.

    What is the Dave Mackenzie Foundation?

    In honour of David Alexander Mackenzie, who went to the same school as James and Sam. The D.A.M Foundation was set up in David's memory to provide defibrillators for grassroots sports clubs round the country. To date, the foundation has equipped 22 sports clubs with portable defibrillators, with a particular focus on youth.

    600 people under the age of 35 die from sudden cardiac arrest within the UK each year. Research has shown that deploying a defibrillator within 3-5 minutes of collapse increases survival rate by up to 70%.

    The D.A.M partners with the charity London Hearts to give access to the portable defibrillator's.

    Each Defib is around £800. We would like to enough money for 10.

    Any donations towards this great charity will be greatly appreciated, no matter how big or small, and will be a huge motivator for James and Sam when they are battling with the elements thrown at them....sandstorms, heat, blisters, double marathon...

    Thank you in advance, Jim and Poug x

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    • James Cutter Sam Pougatch9 months ago
      James Cutter Sam Pougatch

      James Cutter Sam Pougatch

      9 months ago

      Thank you for your incredible donations. We have both been amazed by the generosity and have smashed our original goal of £2,500. There is now a chance to get to £10,000 which we had never have anticipated. With our flight to the desert tomorrow, we are both incredibly excited to get going. If you would like to follow us, Sam Pougatch is bib 317 and James Cutter is bib 324 https://live.marathondessables.com/en/ See you on the flip!

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    • James Cutter Sam Pougatch10 months ago
      James Cutter Sam Pougatch

      James Cutter Sam Pougatch

      10 months ago

      With under 3 weeks to go until the start of the MDS: James and Sam visited Loughborough University for their first of three heat acclimation sessions. Exercising for 60 minutes in a 40° heat chamber will provide them with vital information regarding their sweat, salt and sodium levels and of course be great preparation for the desert heat. Thank-you so much for your incredibly generous donations!

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    10 months ago

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    Page last updated on: 6/8/2024 07.32

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    312

    • Sue and Hugh Evans

      Sue and Hugh Evans

      Jun 8, 2024

      Just seen on the Rugby newsletter that’s you’ve completed this. Many congratulations. Hope we are not too late to donate - fantastic cause. Well done you two x

      £50.00

    • Canter

      Canter

      Jun 5, 2024

      £40.00

    • Bowley

      Bowley

      Jun 5, 2024

      World class effort this! Earned a drink at the telegraph

      £20.00

    • Tim Day

      Tim Day

      Jun 3, 2024

      Great effort!

      £20.00

    • Laura Woods

      Laura Woods

      May 23, 2024

      Amazing effort guys! X

      £250.00

    • Robert & HB

      Robert & HB

      May 4, 2024

      Amazing effort James! Belated congratulations! X

      £50.00

    • Andrew Lane

      Andrew Lane

      Apr 30, 2024

      Great effort James

      £30.00

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    Tracking link for the MDS: https://live.marathondessables.com/en/ Sam Pougatch bib 317 James Cutter bin 324

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