And now for the good news.

We've had a good two weeks raising sponsorship for more of the young Ugandans whom we wish to fund at Busalamu Secondary School in 2007. And I have to get deep into the second half of this marathon now, tendonitis or no tendonitis. Here's the next list of mile per child sponsors.


Mile 11 is represented by Eseza Namulondo. Thanks to Myra and Trevor White for their sponsorship. Very old friends with kind hearts.

Mile 12 belongs to Rehema Nakiyemba. Great thanks to David and Viv Binding for their generous support.

Mile 13 and we are halfway there. I'll be turning around on the lakeside just past Vevey, hopefully not into a headwind! Zaidi Atuma will be sponsored by various small donations at Spire Park Horse Trials. Thanks to all.

Mile 14 is represented by Joshua Bamwesiga. James Eyre took time out from re-building the cross country fences at Highclere Castle to donate the sponsorship. Sincere thanks.

Mile 15 was sponsored by many coins dropped into the pot at Highclere Castle Norse Trials over the bank holiday weekend, thanks to Chris Farr and the commentary team for the plugs on the P.A. Paul Balikyaza will be going to Busalamu SS again next year thanks to you.

Mile 16 belongs to little 16 year old Samali Nakisoya. Thanks to the stable management crew and Ellen the Vet at Blenheim International Horse Trials this week for your kind donations which form the sponsorship of Samali's next year in school. And congratulations Ellen on completing that crazy race over the x-country course, with funds going to the Anthony Nolan Trust. I hope the sluggish dry run on friday that we did made a difference!

Mile 17 was also sponsored by donations given at Blenheim HT. I'd like in particular to thank Amy Tryon, recent WEG Eventing bronze medallist for her contribution. Jacqueline Kagweri will be going to school next year thanks to you and several others.

So as the crock continues his training there are just 9 miles still to sponsor! More good news next week I hope.