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Marathon des Sables 2012

Marathon des Sables 2012

From Josh Clarke's (3H) dad, John 

On Thursday 05th April 2012, the 27th Marathon des Sables gets underway somewhere in the Sahara desert in southern Morocco. Around 900 runners will be setting off to run 156 miles in six stages at what's often billed the toughest footrace on earth. I'll be one of them. I will be raising vital funds for the following two charities.

The Josh Potter Fund for Lukaemia Research within GOSH. Josh's parents Bill & Ann Potter have been tirelessly raising funds since they sadly lost their son aged 6 to Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 1988 setting up the Josh Potter Fund shortly afterwards. I am honoured that they have allowed me to run & raise funds on their behalf.

Brain Tumour UK After losing dad to a brain tumor in 1997 I came across Brain Tumour UK. It is the leading, caring charity committed to fighting brain tumours. Their scientific research improves the quality of life for brain tumour patients and identifies better treatments. They raise awareness to change things for the better, for everyone affected by a brain tumour.

The MDS The Marathon des Sables (MdS or Marathon of the Sands) is a seven-day six-stage race held annually across a section of the Sahara desert in southern Morocco. 2012 sees the 27th running of the event that is often referred to as the toughest footrace on earth on account ofthe 240km (156 mile) distance, brutal terrain and temperatures that can reach up to 50degrees Celsius. The exact route isn't revealed until the day before the start and runners have to remain self sufficient throughout the event, carrying seven days’ worth of food and all their supplies in a backpack. The longest single stage is around 90K (55 miles)

Below are some links if you would like to find out more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy7LVotUaEMwww.darbaroud.comwww.saharamarathon.co.uk

Please help me to raise the much needed funds to enable these two charities to continue toprovide the essential support that they do on a daily basis. We can make a difference. If you would like to donate, please click on the following link http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Johnyclarke