February 2010
Having completed the Sahara Race in 2008 (with my sister Camilla), i have deceided to take on the 4 Desert Challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. I am attempting to become the first lady to complete the challenge in one calendar year, and i'm probably about to find out why it hasn't been done before!!
The Challenge: The 4 Deserts is a series of seven-day, 250-kilometer (150 mile) self-supported races across the largest and most forbidding deserts on Earth, carrying all of our own equipment, food and clothes (weighing about 20 lbs!!).
They are the Atacama Crossing - 7th March, Gobi Race - 27th June, Sahara Race - 3rd October and finally The Last Desert, Antartica - 17th November.
Why: Unfortunately, 1 in 3 people in their lives will be affected by Cancer one way or another. Tragically, Daddy lost his short battle with the horrible disease in August 2007 and i'm doing this challenge in memory of him.
Please dig deep and help raise as much as possible for Macmillan Cancer. Donating through this site is simple, completely secure and Macmillan Cancer Support receives your money faster. Also, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. The entry fees have been paid so that every penny donated will go directy to Macmillan.
Many thanks for your support.
Lucy
