Hi everyone, 
My name is Lesley and I'm a teacher in Cairo. I'm not a professional runner, in fact far from it - I'm 40 this week and haven't run for about 25 years. However, putting on a pair of running shoes and taking part in a marathon across the desert is still easier than what they have to do everyday to survive. And when it's all over I can still return to my nice apartment in Cairo. 
I will do everything I can to help those people and every dollar that is donated just makes me heart leap for joy and think yes, i can run a marathon. in the desert. without a road. after 25 years and a lot of cigarettes (yep, I've been a heavy smoker most of my adult life). 
Many people are amazed by what I am planning to do. I am amazed by what hardships most people face on a daily basis. I might struggle .... but it will be temporary. These people struggle everyday so let's try and help them to be more self-sufficent by supporting the sahara marathon andhttp://www.sandblast-arts.org/. 
This week, America suffered a terrible tragedy in Connecticut. Let's counteract those bad actions by doing good. I'd like to keep my faith in humanity and am convinced that most people are good people. I hope you agree.

Thanks a million in advance for your support, you're wonderful :D 

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