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Scorcher in the Sahara
Creator   Mick Campbell
Close at  Saturday, 30 January 2010
12 NOV 2009 - FURTHER UPDATE
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Well, we both survived the Sahara Scorcher and are now revelling in the accomplishment as well as nursing a few blisters!  And as impressive as that may be, we're even more impressed with the fundraising total, and want to say a heartfelt thanks to everyone for all your extremely generous donations!

We're going to leave the fundraising site open until December 1 in the hope we'll reach $30,000?!  Despite the web site currently showing the total as $21,335, some cheques and money from the fundraising night bring the Grand Total to $23,796 - an amazing effort!!!

And finally, announcing the winner of the Merida mountain bike - I can assure you there was no inside information handed out here, as Lani Hay (Pete's fiancée) scooped up the big prize!! Lani guessed a time of 14hrs 20mins as an average for the big day, which was nearly spot on (Pete’s time was 13:50 and Mick’s time was 15:02), so many congratulations to Lani!


22 OCT 2009 - UPDATE
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Pete & Mick arrived in Cairo yesterday, ready and motivated for the challenge ahead...plus we arrived to the good news that our "esteemed coach" Tim A'Hern has donated a new Merida mountain bike to the cause!  So, what we would like to do is offer everyone the opportunity to win this Merida MTB valued at A$600...and all you have to do is donate a minimum of $10 through this web site, and in the comments field, estimate how long it will take us to complete the "Sahara Long Day" - that's Day 5 of the ordeal where 90km is the task ahead!  Entries close when the start gun goes off on Day 5, and obviously the person who estimates the closest time to the average of our actual times wins the Merida MTB...

Good luck everyone!  And once again, thanks a million to everyone for your extremely generous donations and for helping us reach this impressive fundraising total!!!


22 AUG 2009 - UPDATE
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On 25 October 2009 Pete Wilson and Mick Campbell will embark on the challenge to complete a 250km run in 6 days across the Sahara Desert. They will be scaling the endless sand-dunes of the Sahara in searing temperatures of up to 52c whilst carrying their provisions for the 6 days – mad men!

The Sahara Race is part of a unique worldwide endurance series which consists of the four Deserts.  Pete has already succeeded in the amazing feat of completing the Antarctica, Gobi and Atacama Deserts; making the Sahara Race the last in the series for him. This is the first in the series for Mick and there is no doubt it will be a baptism of fire! Find out more about the challenge at www.4deserts.com/sahararace

There is some method to their madness! Pete and Mick aim to raise a substantial sum for the Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation.  The Foundation is the principal fundraising body for the Sydney Children's Hospital which provides care and treatment to sick children from NSW and beyond. To find out more about this worthwhile cause please visit their website at www.schf.org.au

We ask you to please give generously; you would be hard pushed to find a better cause, a bigger challenge or two crazier (and soon to be blistered) blokes!

We sincerely appreciate your generosity and support, cheers, Pete & Mick
    Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation*

The Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation is the principal fundraising body for the Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, dedicated to working with the community to improve the quality of life for this and future generations of seriously ill children. We financially support the Hospital to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment, support life-saving services, and undertake medical and child health research.

FUNDOMETER
TARGET
$40,000.00

RAISED SO FAR
$21,355.00

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SUPPORTERS
SUPPORTERSAMOUNTMESSAGE
Heidi Dilley50.00Well done Mick!
Weng Nie Peng30.00 
Stephen Downes50.00Congratulations Mick. A great run!!
Kelvyn Steggles50.00Campbell - you are a legend! Still crazy after all these years! Well done mate! Kelv
R & R Dowdell300.00We are very proud of you Mickey! Hope all goes well for you.
Kerrie Hay50.00Well done you three are amazing x
Gary Suiter200.003 months, 24 days, 19 hours, 49 minutes. That's for Deke and Fatchops, assuming they are driving. You will be a lot quicker.
John Peter10.00Mickey, I reckon you will put in a big Finnish and charge over the line in 16hrs
James Bradley25.00Good Job so far. I'll guess 16hours 35 minutes.
Deke 200.00For the sheer guts and determination!!! Well done, amazing job mate :-)
Rania Hyasatt10.00Best of luck Mick. I think it'll take you 15:52:00 to finish the 90km.
Alex Hyasatt10.00Well done Mick. Stage 5 in 14 hrs and 52 min
Ashley McManus50.00Hi Mickey, Keep up the good work. Well done you! love ash xx
deegan michael50.00fair play to you horse,takes a lot of determination to do what your doin, keep it up, it will all be worth it. Plenty of tall tales for the pub!!!!!!!!
Sharon Campbell50.00Well, I suppose I should attempt to acquire a bike and look keen! I think the superheroes will do it in a time of 15 hrs & 33mins....flying on the homeward sretch.
vicki manning10.00Day 5 - the homeward leg time will be 16 hrs and 30 mins
vicki manning720.00Lets hope the weekend at the 19th is truly an experience
Tara & Mary30.00Your both doing an amazing job out there, as we sit here with our glasses of wine, we reckon 22hrs 4 mins, the last one should be a breeze!!! Go you guys
Selina & Matt Riley30.00Best of luck with the 90kms! We think it'll take you 17 hours 50 minutes and hopefully won't be as painful as it sounds.... :-)
Hugh Wallace10.00Mick, I think you'll run really well and do the 90km in 17hrs and 16mins. I'd love a grown-up's bike! Watch out for those camels!
Nicholas Wallace10.00Mick, can you run quick or run slow so you cross the 90km finish line in 16hrs 45mins just for me. I'd love a new bike! You are running really well.
Martin Dimond20.00Great way to get a second donation from us !! 15hrs 47 mins 21secs - don't let me down I need a new bike !!!
greg wallace20.00Don't be a slow poke...16hrs 05mins for 90km
Julie Wallace20.00You are unreal Mick Campbell!!! 15hours 22mins
Hannah Wallace10.00Go Mick Go. 17 hours 30mins for 90k.
Grace Ferreira10.00Good luck boys, you should be commended for you efforts!
weller automotive pty ltd 300.00good luck guys!
Anonymous30.00Good luck on your journey through the Sahara!!
Lani & Rocky & Talia 20.00My guess is 14 hours 20 mins.... Keep up the great effort guys. You are a true inspiration and one of a kind. Love you Pete!!! xx
Anthony Corr100.00It'll take 12hrs 17m to do the 90k day
Karen WC Chan200.00Mick & Pete- This is my second donations for the two of you making it to $1 per km for your hard effort. I am sure it will be "quaranteed" for you to finish and come home safely! Mick, we will have a big celebration and beers upon your return to the office.
Data#3 Limited 250.00Wear and hat Mick. We'd hate to see you get sunburnt
Beneficial Home Loans 250.00Good Luck Boys. You'll definitely need some sea after all that sand Mickey so we'll save you a spot on the next sailing expedition! Love The Casey Clan X
Fintan Diviney150.00Good luck you mad ba)#@%& - Fintan, Leanne, Hannah, Sophie and Niamh - 19 hours for the 90k
Jo Williamson50.00 
Crystal Marshall20.00 
Anonymous100.00 
SHAMROCK ELECTRICAL 650.00Well Campbell I reckon you are a champ already just by getting on the plane. Keep your head down when running and for every genuine aussie dollar you find in the sand I will donate another $100 for each one.May the wind be at your backs lads.
Samantha Clifford50.00Mick, I will have the beer IV ready and waiting for when you get back!
Gregory Horvat25.00 
Karen Malone30.00I think it will take you 11hours and 45 mins for long day ordeal.... Good luck boys dont suck in too much sand!!!
GoFundraise 10.00You guys are an inspiration, and a little bit crazy... well done for being such fundraising champions and good luck with your journey. You are making a huge difference for every child that needs the help of Sydney Children's Hospital, which is truly amazing. Kris and everyone at GoFundraise.
Susan Benson100.00Hi Pete, go get em, do well good luck I'll have a swim for you at Wylies on the weekend. Lot of Love Sue
SUSI GARRETT50.00Go those sexy legs!!!
James O'Brien250.00Good Lucky Micky. Stay safe and keep charging forward! 90K in the desert - 18.5 hrs.
Liz Brookes50.00Great going Mick - that wonderful 'accent' just gets me in everytime
Tim Daniel50.009 hours 15 minutes. good luck Mike.
Colin Scott30.0015h 23m 10secs Enjoy!
Kate Robertson100.00Have fun on all that sand! Good going.
Sense of Security Pty Ltd 180.00Mick and Pete. Thank you for all your support. We are pleased to support you through this good cause. All the best, from the team at www.senseofsecurity.com.au
Nuala Dear30.00 
Tommy Viljoen100.00Good luck guys - great cause
Molly & Paddy Campbell10.00You're a dude Daddy and we think you will complete 90km in 20 hours, love Molly & Paddy xoxo
Pegasus Dental 150.00Go Mickey and Pete. This is the donation for the Titans Jersey we won at the fundraiser. All the best from Ian and Michelle Langley (and kids)
Kerri Glaves100.00 
Selina Riley100.00Best wishes and looking forward to your safe return from the Mulga Road Rileys x
Neil Armstrong30.00You have both inspired me to do THF100 after IM Aust. Good luck and would love to buy you both a few beers when you get back and listen to all the stories!
Marg Booth650.00You do the running Mick, we girls will go to the races! Go you good thing GO
Paul Fitzmaurice100.00 
Abi and Adam Bates50.00Good luck and best wishes on you venture. Evie sends special wishes and thanks for supporting the hospital where she was born. Abi, Adam and Evie.
Lyn and Roger Riley100.00Go for it Mickey. No hill is too high. Lyn and Rog.
Mick Campbell730.00Some proceeds from Saturday's fundraising night...we raised roughly $5,300 on the night! Many thanks to everyone who came along!!!
Jo Henao100.00Good luck Pete - remember pain is short term and after you've finished the race you will have bragging rights forever! Enjoy the amazing challenge. Jo
Andrew Dalton10.00Good Luck Mick & enjoy it!!
Clare Freeman30.00Pete, you are an inspiration and a legend! Good Luck!!
Sharon Campbell250.00I will miss you and worry about you, but as always I know you will succeed; you never cease to amaze me. Me, Molly, Paddy and Rosie will be with you in heart and spirit all the way. Lots of love, xxxx
Kellie Dowdell100.00Best of luck Mickey
Capability 100.00I'm so full of admiration for you Mick. Best of luck and look forward to seeing some pics. Caoimhe
Jennifer Raxworthy50.00Dont forgot your swimmers and blockout
Pat & Tracy Murphy100.00Good luck Mick - mad but what a great cause! Looking forward to hearing all about it!
Ramsay Healthcare 50.00Great Work Mick, would say have fun, but not sure there the right words to be using :) See if you can beat my Tann!!! :)
Stan Hyasatt100.00Mickey, your Ferrari support team will be waiting for you.
Tracey Burton100.00All the best to you on such a MASSIVE/MAD adventure!! Come home safe, sound and hydrated!!
Craig Rodgers100.00Great effort guys. Good luck!
John OGrady100.00Well done Mick. You have done us all very proud here at Ramsay Health
jackie dempsey500.00go mick- we are all cheering for you-know you can do it-
Mark Shad100.00And they call us Arabs mad - Best of British luck guys!
Adrianne Gavenlock50.00Clearly you guys are MAD! Best of luck...
MEDITECH 500.00Best of luck to you Mick,
William Shipway50.00Go Mick! What an awesome challenge and a great way to make a difference.
Debbie Clements50.00Awesome effort - looking forward to hearing about your adventure
Carolyn Terry100.00That's just crazy Mick! Hope you've updated your will!!?? Good luck
Katherine Wegner100.00Best of luck & come home safely.
Tara & Mary200.00Best of luck guys! We were thinking of taking part ourselves but didn't want to put you in the shade!! Don't forget to pack your suntan lotion and watch out for the sand in the crevices!! Seriously congratulations on the fundraising and taking on such an awesome challenge. Will have a beer or several each day to celebrate your achievements!! Cheers Tara & Mary
Norm & Margery Stevens50.00Don't forget your bucket and spade.
Dr Blanche Tsetong100.00 
Ray Jacobson250.00Fantastic effort Mick
Paul Denyer100.00Champion effort by you guys - can't wait to see you at the end with a nice cold beer!
Bill Porter30.00 
Steve Rawald150.00Good succession planning Mick :-)
Peter Jefferson100.00All the best Mick - Brilliant effort!
Carmel Monaghan100.00don't fry
Yvonne Pearson30.00What a brilliant way to raise money - wishing you both all the success and water you need to cross the Finish line!
Carmen Tester100.00Good luck Mick :-)
Suzanne Nutley50.00 
Martin Dimond100.00Good on ya Mickey. I couldn't even imagine attempting it! However, I would have thought 5 days was manageable !!!
Ray White oatley 100.00I take my hat off to you both - you are surely an inspiration to many. Watch your cold Scottish blood doesnt boil Mick! ...and dont forget my photo in the singlet!
Jennifer Bramann30.00Good luck to both of you!
Declan Brennan100.00Best of luck guys
andrew shaw50.00Mick and Pete, best of luck, Andrew and Jo
Dougall McBurnie25.00Good luck :)
Francesca Vechi50.00That's a mightly lot of Gatorade you're going to need for the run. Good luck and good on you!
Kate Markey50.00Don't forget your shades. Great cause - good luck.
Jude Emmer100.00Mick you are A VERY MAD SCOT with a heart of gold Good Luck and come back safe!
Mike Schofield100.00Good luck Boss. Just think that after the hot sands of the Sahara, you can relax on the cool mountains of the Himalayas.
Jason Garrett50.00Good luck Mick your a better man than me.
John Morgan50.00Run like hell Mick... proud of your efforts...amazing to say the least...cheers ..John M
Rob Stewart100.00Hey Mick - come out to Arizona for some pre-race heat training to acclimate. Best!
Gabriel Fulcher100.00Mickey, this one is surely one that's going to be hard to match. There seems to be no end to your passion for living or your stupidity!! I am deeply envious. Good luck to the pair of ye and well done. Gabriel and Jill, Dublin.
Kelly wyborn100.00Good luck Mick
Sharyn & Mick Milross50.00Good on ya Mickey, Hope the glare from the sand doesn't burn whats usually hanging under ye kilt. Sunscreen does cause shrinkage so go easy boy!! Good Luck
Mellany Moldrich50.00Best of Luck!
Erin Howard-Gillis100.00Good on you Mick - what a great cause!
Barbara Millist50.00Good luck Pete. When the going gets tought just think of the encouragement you have given me to keep up with the young things. Barbara
Ryan Quintano50.00Your the perfect man for this type of race Mick, Good luck!, great cause
Thomas McAnea150.00Michael, there are no limits it seems - an amazing challenge and a wonderful cause. The best of luck, Tommy McAnea
Kristen Wild100.00Go Pete and Mick, crazzzzy cats!
Mark Hickey 50.00It's obvious that woking at the AJC makes everyone a little mad!!
Anonymous50.00 
EEK Management Consulting 500.00Mickey, come back safe and sound, and that's an order! Promise we'll give the money even if you don't finish; in fact we might give you more because it would encourage you not to be too mad! Love Audrey, Robbie, Jack & Annie xxx
Phil Goulstone50.00Lunatic. Bloody good luck. PS I promise to wait until you're back before we audit you again.
Fleur Jolley100.00Pete W you are crazy yet inspiring at the same time! Love your work and all you do for others, including the children. Best of luck to you both.
Michael Young Young100.00Pete, you are an inspiration to all of us. I hope all goes well on the run.
John Peter and Family250.00Mickey, No doubt you will leave your mark(s) on the Sahara! Look forward to hearing about your adventures. All the best to you and Pete on a truly amazing effort.
Oriel Technologis Pty Ltd 500.00 
Margaret Booth500.00Well, one thing is certain Mickey - you won't need The Body Warmer Extraordinaire on this "little jog" but willbe with you in spirit. Go you good thing GO. Marg
Roger & Shiv Davis50.00Fansastic undertaking guys. All the best.
Bill and Noelle Clark500.00Micky Campbell, you are a man amongst men. Mad-yes! But heart in the right place - definitely. Good luck. It is one hell of a challenge but for an excellent cause..
Lea Dallas30.00Awe the best Mickey always knew you were a complete eejit
Lisa Bizzotto30.00Best wishes to you all!
stephen martin100.00 
Geoff Purcell50.00 
RiskMan International 250.00Karen Chan at Ramsay Health told us about your run - first thought... are you mad? second thought... fantastic! And a great cause! Good luck!
Barry White100.00It's going to be beyond tough Mick, but a life experience you'll never forget. Best of luck mate.
Sue & Grant 200.00Watch for Spit from ye Camels and wear you "depend" for those need a toilet moments :)All the best Boys! We'll cheer ya's on with a few reds!
Anne Brady100.00Mick, you are amazing.I go weak just thinking about it, and I thought 32C up here in Darwin was hot !
David Dix500.00Go boys
David Foley100.00Your bloody mad.. I say have a scotch not a scortcher!
Greg and Julie Wallace100.00Go Mick Go. We expect a rowdy karaoke celebration night after you've crossed the finish line!
celine galvin200.00Up yr kilt!-'may the sandhills rise to meet you,the sun be always at your back' don't forget to wipe from the front to the back Mick.love it!fr 'herself' Celine.
Karen wc Chan50.00Hi Mick and Peter, Excellent to hear for your another adventure that I will never dream of to challenge the complete physical and mental toughess for the Sydney Children Hospital. I certainly believe all of you can do it. You can certaily do it! I would like to hear from your training, race stories and then..... what's next??
Andre Lim50.00Wishing you an eventful journey through the Sahara - a truly amazing act indeed!
Chanelle McLennan50.00Go Mick, what a legendary effort, I could barely make 5kms this morning! Good luck.
liz spaull100.00Dear Mick.. wishing you and your friend Stan all the very best out there in the desert. Just think there will be no technology out there and no Steve Rawald! So proud of you.. Liz Spaull (Ramsay Health)
Terrena Chant30.00All the best guys. How much do I need to donate to get out of sandhill training?
Bill Manning100.00Mickey, make sure you do Everest next, get it out of your system and then spend the rest of your life properly on the piss with the rest of us!
Janice Cox100.00Mick, don't end up in one of your own hospitals... although I am sure it would be a lovely experience! Good Luck, Janice
Ben Sjogren100.00Pete .... good luck mate, all the best
Barry Mather50.00 
Aidan 100.00That distance is taking the piss! Good luck Mickey. Bren, Aidan and Fintyx
Sarah Richardson50.00You complete eejit. When you ever learn? But g'luck to you both.
kenny macmaster50.00Sahara shmahara, that's hee haw, me n Deke are cycling from Glasgow to Edinburgh through West Lothian - that's a challenge !!
Sue Colclough50.00Best of luck for this great cause
Gianni Giust50.00Good luck!!!
Karen Small100.00Mick – you are a mad bastard – good luck to you both!
Caroline Sweeney200.00Mick, I wish you the best of luck however I do think you are mad and amazing to attempt this but what a great cause!
Richard Fisher100.00 
Telstra 250.00Best of luck Mick - from your Telstra Account Team
Terry Wilkinson200.00Mickey, mad but worthwhile cause. good luck love TEC
Sam Strike50.00Wow - impressive effort Mick, good luck
David Slade100.00 
David Loughry250.00 
Data #3 200.00fantastic stuff - not sure if it's fun but a great cause
John Dunn50.00Crazy, mad and daft; best of luck and keep smiling.
Tim and Alison Brookes250.00Go you mad buggers
Andrew Wildblood250.00Mick you never fail to amaze, always raising the bar (and sometimes drinking it!) good luck with training and proud of you for doing it and raising money for such a good charity! Keep in touch and look forward to seeing how progress is going in training
Lesley & Rick Pagotto50.00Best of Luck Mickey,no doubt Sharon will be dressing your feet for a long while afterwards !!!!
Brett James30.00You are mad....but then again you are scottish
George MIFSUD250.00I thought you were crazy - this just confirms it. Good luck and well done for a great cause
Anthony Parker30.00Good on ya Mick hope it all goes well for you both.
Karina Lloyd30.00All the best to you both and we wish you well, (don't forget the sunscreen), have fun, if that's possible (crazy people).
Anonymous250.00 
Tony Cleary50.00Beyond imagination. Best of luck.
Allison Cashmore50.00Good luck Mick
Justin Babet100.00Good luck Mick (and Pete!)
Simone Filetti100.00Best of luck.
Deke 100.00Mickey, ya eejit, proud of ye!! Will head down to Portobello in Oct so I can be there in spirit :-)
Adam Hing50.00Pete, you are a maniac but a champion! Cheers Adam
Nik Millist50.00Good luck Pete...will think of you running when im running for the bus or running late to training!!
Matt Quinten100.00All the best Pete, Doubt you'll get Pneumonia on this one. Thanks for everything brother, you are a true inspiration.
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