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David Kerr takes on the toughest footrace on Earth, in aid of the Halcrow Foundation

Running six back-to-back marathons in as many days in temperatures topping 50 degrees centigrade is clearly not for the faint-hearted – or for those who qualify for a free bus pass.

Unless you’re David Kerr, that is. Halcrow’s group board director – who can claim both milestones – will be taking part in the wildly ambitious Marathon des Sables in Morocco’s Sahara Desert – often dubbed the toughest footrace on Earth.
David will be embarking on his gruelling epic to raise funds for the Halcrow Foundation, a UK-registered charity for which he is also chairman.

David has been training five days a week for over six months to prepare for his North African adventure, for which he will have to carry everything he needs except water – such as food, clothes, medical kit and his sleeping bag. 

Established in 2005, the Halcrow Foundation has built homes and schools, as well as clean water and essential sanitation facilities across Asia and Africa. Other projects have focused on developing the tools and techniques for communities to generate their own income, like fishing boats in Indonesia or female-led cottage industries in rural India. The charity also supports disadvantaged people across the UK.

To reward David’s faith in his abilities to complete such a mammoth undertaking, all he asks of you is that you show your support by pledging a donation to the Halcrow Foundation.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor David: the Halcrow Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28 per cent in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Wicked.....Good Luck ! Donation by Kuru Kasilingam 26/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I hope you have a good orthopaedic surgeon lined up! Donation by Peter Gammie 26/03/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Don't get burnt on the top of your head David - some of us don't have that problem. My thoughts will be with you! Donation by Peter Daly 25/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

£1 for every marathon mile. Heroic!! Good luck and best wishes. Mike and Deirdre Donation by Mike and Deirdre 21/03/08  

£151.00 + £42.59 Gift Aid

Enjoy your days of insanity, and good luck!! Donation by John & Shona 21/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Absolutely amazing!! Good luck and enjoy! Donation by Nilani Venn 20/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'll double my donation if you win the race! Donation by Ray Groom 20/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very best of luck Donation by Paul Grant 20/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Madness!! Donation by Rob Milner 19/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Leigh Collyer 19/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Amazing challenge, best of luck! Donation by Winston Chan 18/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Donation by Wambui Gachago 18/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

i'll take this out of the housekeeping! x Donation by anon 18/03/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Kim Hannan 18/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The very best of luck on the adventure. Look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Andy Wilkins 17/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck, I hope you raise loads! Donation by Lee Crew 17/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

wow what a challenge! best of luck David Donation by Selma Hooley 17/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sheer lunacy - best of luck Donation by Ben & Katy Timmons 17/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The challenge of a lifetime - good luck! Donation by Rebecca Bailey 17/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by chris townsend 17/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best for a mad but impressive challenge! Donation by Lara Reed 14/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Dad / Grandad !!!! Good luck and Take Care! This makes my 'Race for Life' seem like a stroll along the seafront! Donation by Angela, Rob and Hayley 14/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Can I recommend Compeed? Donation by John Theakston 13/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go grandpa go! Donation by Marion Myers 13/03/08  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

David, what an extreme challenge, best of luck. Donation by Sharon Watt 13/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Always thought you were barking, but good luck anyway. Look forward to hearing all about it in the Bag. Donation by Jim Landles 12/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Not the easiest way to raise money! Good luck. Donation by Peter Toms 12/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Quite mad! But not as mad as Antony attempting a half marathon I suspect. Good luck Donation by Jackie Whitelaw 12/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Saves going on holiday, hot weather, pleasant walks, peace and quiet. Good luck Donation by Mike Carson 11/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

David, you are either nuts or inspired or, maybe both. Either way, I am impressed. Good Luck. Donation by Eddie Finn 11/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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