Marathon des Sables – Morocco | 24 January

120 kilometres. Four days. One purpose.

In January, David and I will take on one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world — the Marathon des Sables in Morocco.

That’s 120 kilometres across the desert in four days.

We are doing this to raise £10,000 for the Second Chance Partnership, a charity helping men and women leaving prison into real, sustainable employment.

Many years ago, I was given a second chance.

It changed the direction of my life completely.

Now I want to make sure others are given the same opportunity.

Last April, I took part in the first-ever Marathon des Sables Namibia — 120km across the desert in four days. I finished 11th overall, alongside my teammate Graham Covington, and I was the oldest competitor in the race.

In January, I begin my second Marathon des Sables — returning to the desert, not for the challenge alone, but to help others receive the second chance that once changed my life.

Every donation supports:

• expanding employment retail training academies in prisons

• helping employers recruit safely and sustainably

• giving people a second chance through work

Please sponsor our 120km challenge.

This race will be - Endurance with a purpose.