The "Marathon des Sables" is ranked as the toughest footrace on earth.

Known simply as the MdS, the race is a gruelling multi-stage adventure through a formidable landscape in one of the world’s most inhospitable climates - the Sahara desert. The rules require you to be self-sufficient, to carry with you on your back everything except water that you need to survive. You are given a place in a tent to sleep at night, but any other equipment and food must be carried.

I am running to support of Combat Stress.  Combat Stress provide help to veterans who suffer with PTSD and mental illness.  This small charity is making a big impact on the lives of veterans and their families, but only survives through the support of fundraising.