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The Marathon Des Sables

Chris Lord

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About the Marathon Des Sables

The Marathon des Sables (MdS) is a 6 day / 230km endurance race across the Sahara Desert in Morocco, normally taking place at the end of March / beginning of April.

During this time the competitors (myself included!) have to carry all food, cooking equipment, survival equipment, etc over ground ranging from sand dunes to uneven rocky ground in temperatures upto 120°F.

Why I'm running the Marathon des Sables

It's a challenge? It's Fun?

It's not just for me, I can help others - I'm running it for Facing Africa, a charity that is helping children suffering from NOMA.

Sponsor Me, please

By sponsoring me for the Marathon Des Sables you will help treat and prevent Noma - an easily treatable disease, gum ulcers that become gangrenous, ultimately causing death by septicemia.

Facing Africa is a charity dedicated to preventing, treating and curing Noma, in conjunction with other charities across the world - their website has full details, and an on-line donation form.

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I would like Facing Africa to claim back the tax on my donation, I confirm that I am a UK taxpayer and that I have paid tax at least equal to the amount claimed from my donation.
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