And so it is, The Run the World Ball is now! Tonightwas always going to be a special night for somany reasons. It’s about raising money for a
wonderful cause, enjoying great company in a fantastic venue and being entertained! I am so grateful to each and every one of you for attending,your support for my challenge is hugely appreciated and makes all thetime and effort that organising an event like this takes, worth it. Thank youto all those who have been involved, the advertisers who have boughtspace in our brochure and donated to the cause, the wonderful team atthe Earl for their hospitality and all of the generous businesses who havecontributed to tonight’s auction. We’d also like to thank the band, The48Ks, who will surely get us up dancing after dinner! I am sure I will besaying thank you to a lot more people over the course of the night but
for now my final thanks goes to two ladies who have worked nonstop for the past four months to make tonight possible, my girlfriend Sophia King and friend Sophie Pendlebury. I hope you enjoy theevening and keep reading on to find out more about me, my challengeand the wonderful cause I am doing it all for. I know by the end you’ll bethinking what a great little brochure this is and for that I must thank EmmaPearson of EP Media Services. I would also like to say thank you to TomFitzsimons for sharing the wonderful photos of his own experience of theMarathon des Sables that are featured throughout!
Thank you all again,
Rew
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Hello!
Image Copyright: Tom Fitzsimons
AB
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T
Those of you who knew me in the early days, might remember a slightly
different version of me…To be fair a lot of people who haven’t seen
me since school don’t even recognise me! It might be something to
do with the fact that I am literally half the man I used to be. A diet of
cabana sausage and other rich Italian foods from a young age did have
certain side affects…but my girlfriend thinks I looked adorable so it’s all
ok. But now you might see a very different Rew, one who spends a lot
more time in the gym and on the roads than at the deli stand in the
market, not that you’d struggle to get me to it! I grew up in Harworth, a
mining town on the edge of South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire and
the home of the great Tommy Simpson (1937-1967) one of the most
successful English road racing cyclists (before Wiggo!) I work as a fire
fighter at the Doncaster Sheffield Robin Hood Airport and last year qual-
ified as a Personal Trainer. It was back in 2005 when I ran my first of three
Tough Guy races that I got the bug for raising money for charity and
pushing my limits. I’d like to think that previous experience in taking part
in extreme events might put me in good stead for the MdS, but I get a
funny feeling that running through icy water and mud on the last Sunday
I’m not the fastest butI hope to go the furthest and make adifference
“
”Name: Andrew Landells aka. Rew
Age: 28
Likes: Running, fishing, eating &Dexter.
Dislikes: Fast food, The X Factor &having to put my clothes in the
drawer, not on the floor.
in January might not be the best
preparation for running 150 miles across the
Sahara desert. I think me running on the
spot with my girlfriend blowing her
hair-dryer in my face might be of more
use…So it was last June that I decided to
sign up for the Marathon des Sables. I’d
watched James Cracknell take it on in his
documentary ‘Toughest Race On Earth’
and I was hooked. I watched it again with
Sophia and she just turned and looked at
me, I was grinning like a maniac at the
screen and she just said ‘No!’. Then I signed
up. A colleague also spurred me on after he
said “only talk to me when you’ve signed
up to the MdS” I love a challenge! Straight
away I got my trainers on and started
running – 10ks, half marathons, training runs and a few ultras!
I’ve met some great people along my ultra journey and have already
planned to tackle a few more ultras after the MdS with some of them! I
may not have been born a runner but I am certainly making every effort
to become one. When I run I just get lost in myself, I love the freedom it
gives me, I love to watch the world pass me by and the more I run the
more I feel that this is what we were all born to do. Running is my way of
exploring the world. Even though I haven’t done the Marathon des Sables
yet I’m already compelled to take it further and eventually compete in
a multi stage event in the total opposite of climates...the artic! I may not
be the fastest but I hope to go the furthest and make a difference whilst
I do it, knowing that every run I do, every time I go that little bit further I
am making a difference for people who really need it. It’s not just about
raising money for Mencap but it’s also important to me that each one of
you tonight goes home knowing a bit more about this great cause. I hope
you all have a fantastic night and enjoy the food and music! Feel free to
grab me for a chat!
Running is
my way of
exploring
the world
“
”
Rew won the
'Sporting Hero Award'
at this years
Doncaster Pride
Awards!
The Beauty & Brains Behind the Operation
If there is one way to test the bonds of your
relationship, it’s to sign up to an extreme
endurance race without telling your
girlfriend and then ask her to help you raise
£10,000 for charity. Having been with Rew
for more than three years I have seen him
become the runner he is today, what started
out with just a couple of crazy ‘Tough Guy’
runs in the bitter cold of late January has
now turned into 30-60mile runs all over the
UK in all weather conditions, and despite the
crack of dawn starts and the constant worry, I couldn’t be prouder of
him. Organising the ball has been at times the most frustrating and
defeating thing I have done whilst also being the best thing. I couldn’t
have pulled it off without the help of some wonderful people and the
support of those of you here tonight! Next year when Rew sets off on
his 150 mile run across the Sahara he will have all of you to thank,
because he wouldn’t have been able to do it without you.
Iknow Andrew with living around the
corner from him as a teenager and have
seen him become more and more
enthusiastic about running over the past few
years. When he told me he was
contemplating whether to run in the MdS
my first question was: “What is it?” and then
after describing it to me my second one
was: “Are you crazy?” I knew I wanted to
help him raise the £10,000 for Mencap from
the start as I realised just how hard a
challenge it would be and boy was I right!
Planning the Run The World Ball has been tir-
ing and at times frustrating but it also has
been really fun anddifferent. My favourite part of organising are the free
gifts we have donated by companies for the auction, hearing we had
been provided with live TV show tickets was very exciting.
Sophia
Sophie
Mencap helps makechange at the London
2012 Paralympics
At London 2012 athletes with learning disabilities were allowed to
compete in swimming, table tennis and athletics following a 12
year ban from the games following an unfortunate event at
Sydney in 2000 where members of the Spanish basketball team were
found to have faked their disabilities. The imposed ban meant that
athletes with learning disabilities have missed out on two games and
have been prevented from performing at elite level competitions and
subsequently have lost out on funding. In 2009 the IPC finally lifted the
ban allowing athletes such as Jessica Jane Applegate who won gold
and Aaron Moores who won silver, to compete in their first Paralympic
games in front of their home-crowd at London 2012.
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Running 150 miles through Earth’s largest desert in temperatures
reaching 120F with nothing but your backpack for company. No,
this isn’t a nightmare, this is the Marathon des Sables.The six day
event is dubbed “the toughest footrace on Earth” and it’s not hard to
understand why. The terrain is rocky, uneven and don’t forget the sand
dunes that cover 20% of the course.Everything the racers will need during
the week will be carried on their back so think food, clothes, first aid kit,
sleeping bag and the compulsory venom pump. The only thing they can
expect to be taken care of is the tent and their water which will be
handed out at checkpoints along the courses. It’s not only physical fitness
that is needed to complete the MdS. Participants will experience a lot of
mental stress through heat, injury and fatigue and nothing but
determination will get you to the end. The racers will be running around
a marathon a day except for day four where they will face the toughest
challenge of the event. A 50 mile stage will challenge the participants’
stamina, willpower and belief. Very few make it to the checkpoint before
dark and some make it after dark the following day but you can bet they
will put everything in to crossing that line. They hardly have time to catch
their breath before they are out again running another marathon and
half before the week is finally over and then they can rub their blisters by
the hotel pool.
Marathon des Sables
Image Copyright: Tom Fitzsimons
Back in September Rew went through to Wakefield to meet Tom
Fitzsimons aka @DryingOut, a recovering alcoholic who took on the
Marathon des Sables in 2010 as part of his recovery. Speaking about
his experience of the event he surprisingly chose Day 4 (the longest stage)
as his favourite moment: “The feeling when you’ve completed it and the
clarity from it all, by far the most overwhelming and stand out moment
of it all”. The toughest part came early on during Day 2: “ I have a big
fear of heights and there was a huge Jebel – which is basically a
mountain, it was tough to overcome that”. Despite the heat, fatigue, and
physical stress of the event he never considered giving up and would
even do it again. “I’d definitely go back – I’ve got a time to beat now!”
In training for the event Rew has
taken part in Ultraraces across
the UK, most of which were
organised by Rory ~Coleman,
an MdS veteran and legend having
already completed the event an
incredible 9 times, more than any other British competitor
and he’s signed up for next year too! “This six stage, 150 mile
race in Morocco’s Western Sahara is an amazing life
experience for anyone brave enough to tackle this desert adventure. It’s
hard to get into and even harder to finish but well worth the effort. To
complete it is a dream come true, to complete it NINE times - Pure
Madness.”
Previous Runner Experiences
To complete the raceis a dream come true“
”
Image Copyright: Tom Fitzsimons
“ I have a big fear of heightsand there was a hugeJebel – which is basicallya mountain, it was toughto overcome that
”Image Copyright: Tom Fitzsimons
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The Earl ofDoncaster
Having undergone a £4.5 million renovation The Earl of Doncaster Hotelhas well and truly earned its luxury 4 star status. Since opening its doorsin 1816 The Earl of Doncaster Hotel, which has had almost as many
names as it has rooms, has sought to serve the needs, not only of the local townbut also travellers to the town. Now boasting 89 en-suite bedrooms, The Earl isthe largest premium hotel in Doncaster & is perfectly situated in the town centrefor events, conferences, dining & accommodation. It's fabulous Art Deco stylesets it apart from the wealth of modern and contemporary hotels we see now. Itharks back to a bygone era of glitz and glamour and offers luxury to its guests.The restaurant offers a relaxed & comfortable dining experience with a greatmenu and hosts an adjoining cocktail bar, the perfect venue for intimate pre- dinner drinks. The luxurious bedrooms & suites are the ultimate retreat forguests on leisure breaks whilst their ‘crashpads’ – featuring a single bed &shower are perfect for short business stays. “The Earl now stands established asone of Doncaster’s finest hotels, offering supreme accommodation, conferenceand banqueting facilities.” We would like to say a huge thank you to The Earl of Doncaster for their hospitality and their support for this wonderful event andcause.
In the UK there are 1.5 million people with a learning disability. That’s
one in 40 people. It is a very large figure which is why it’s hard to believe
that learning disabilities are so difficult for people to understand and is
such a taboo subject.
What is a ‘learning disability’?
A learning disability is caused by the
way the brain develops. They can be
mild, moderate, severe or profound,
but all are life-long. People with a
learning disability find it harder than
others to learn, understand and
communicate. Whilst some need
support with everyday things - such
as shopping and cooking, or
travelling to new places, those with
profound and multiple learning
disabilities need full-time help with every aspect of their lives - including
eating, drinking, washing, dressing and toileting. Like all of us, people with
a learning disability are individuals who want different things in life and
need different levels of support. A learning disability does not prevent
someone from learning and achieving a lot in life if given the right
support. It’s not a mental illness, a disease nor a mental handicap - most
people with a learning disability find this outmoded term offensive.
WHO ARE
MENCAP?M
EN
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P
A learning disability is an
unseen disability and can
be more difficult to
understand, particularly in
a sporting environment. -
Nick Parr, National Sports
Manager for Mencap
The Marathon des Sables
The Marathon des Sable will be a life-changing event not only for Andrew
but the people who will benefit from the £10,000 he is raising for the
charity. The money will go towards: providing quality services in a number
of areas which include housing, education, employment and personal
development which allows individuals to live a life as independently as
they can, providing help and advice through their website, helplines and
campaigning for equal rights.
Mencap has offered services and advice for individuals and their families
and campaigned for changes in order to provide better opportunities
since the 1940s. Judy Fryd was a mother whose child had a learning
disability and in 1946 she formed The National Association of Parents with
Backward Children which later became Mencap in 1969. Over the past
20 years a number of Acts have been passed through Parliament
providing more prospects for those affected and more centres have
opened allowing more support. There are now 500 centres dotted around
the UK that are run by Mencap dedicated to caring for those in the local
area.
The Voice of Disability
I like the fact that Mencaphelps to empower peopleby giving them their ownhome and enabling themto work so they don't feelso helpless and victimised.- Will Young
For more information on Mencap please visit their website: www.mencap.org.uk
Rew visited a class who were
taking part in an Inspire Me
workshop at the Norton
College in Sheffield. Inspire Me is
an exciting project designed to
give young people aged 14-25 the
chance to explore new
opportunities. It provides practical
activities and training to young
people with a learning disability
giving them the opportunity to
build their confidence and learn
new life skills.
With the support of the Co-opera-
tive Group, the project will change
the lives of 25,000 young people
with a learning disability aged 14-
25 and their families by supporting
and inspiring them to be the best
that they can be.
Of his visit Andrew noted the
participant’s sheer enthusiasm
andstrength of character: “Each
one of them was participating
because they wanted to learn
basic skills to help them to look
after themselves, have access to
better opportunities, and find a job
– things that we often take for
granted. I had a great morning
working with them and it’s inspired
me even more to succeed in my
challenge”.
Inspire Me Project
http://inspireme.mencap.org.uk/
We would like to thank you to all those that have
contributed to our auction:
The Earl of Doncaster
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
Daniel Slaney
Elemis Media Spa
Sarah Stevenson MBE
The Little Sweet Shop
The Gentleman's Retreat
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Rouge
Percy’s at YC Leisure
Auction & Raffle
RU
NS
Rew’s Running Checklist:
Barnsley 10km
RotherValley 10km
Rossington Gallop 10km
Isle of Axholme Half Marathon
Worksop Half Marathon x 2
Tough Guy x 3
Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest
Adidas Thunder Run 24
ULTRARace Peaks 40m
Cardiff City ULTRA 50m
Grantham Canal ULTRA 30m/30m
Round Ripon Ultra 35m
Nottingham ULTRA 50km
Rew’s Running To Do List:
Marathon des Sables
The Wall Ultra Run
Helly Hansen – Beauty & the Beast Marathon
Badwater
Relentless
Ultra – Trail Mont Blanc
Yukon Arctic Ultra
NDW100
Rew Facts:
•Since September2011 Rew has
clocked over 300
miles and that’s just
for races! Not taking
into consideration
the average of 20
miles per week he
does in training
which adds up to
over 1000 miles !
•Rew has worn
through six pairs of
trainers in just one
year s0 far!
•He’s burnt over
50,000 calories since
May 2012.