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Hi, I’m Harveel. I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in 2014. Since then, life has been a rollercoaster—filled with uncertainty, tough days, and resilience I didn’t know I had. MS is unpredictable. It can affect everything from mobility to memory, and though I try to keep going with a smile, some days it’s a battle just to get out of bed.
Over the years, I’ve shared parts of my journey through blogs, hoping to raise awareness and connect with others who might feel alone in their diagnosis. Now, I’m taking it one step further - literally - by trekking a double marathon across the Sahara Desert to raise vital funds for the MS Society.
I'll be challenging myself to a 6-day endurance event featuring two marathons over two consecutive days in Morocco's Draa Valley. The route navigates rocky trails, dry riverbeds, dramatic mountain gorges, red-clay Berber villages, and sweeping Sahara sand dunes.
That's a whopping 85km over 2 days in the desert heat!!
The MS Society has been a source of strength for so many of us, funding research and providing support that can make all the difference. This trek is my way of giving back—and fighting for a future where MS no longer steals moments, mobility, or peace of mind.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps push that future closer.
Using my legs whilst I can and for those that unfortunately can't.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
You can read more about my journey via my blog articles & interview with BBC CWR :)
https://www.mssociety.org.uk/support-and-community/community-blog/we-could-be-change-brighter-future
https://www.mssociety.org.uk/support-and-community/community-blog/msmakesme-find-my-inner-strength
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j16k1m?
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