Sahara Charity Challenge Fundraising Page

The toughest foot race in the World!

The terrain can vary between sand dunes and high top mountains!

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Why this event?

It’s just so insane… isn’t it? To not only run in the searing heat and sand swept terrain of the Sahara, but also ensure one’s safety against the perils of sandstorms, quicksand, cobras and scorpions that occur and inhabit the desert.

“It’s what makes it so appealing. It’s the possible danger to one’s own safety and well-being that attracts me to this event. It allows you to examine your physical & mental capabilities, in a way that very few people will encounter in their lifetime” – Willie Tokona

How we handle the physical and mental challenge of competing in such an event is a main driver in entering this desert race. A no less important motivation to us is providing inspiration to clients, friends and family - that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things - with the right attitude, planning and preparation

“I want to do this event because I feel like this race is the answer to the question I've had since I was little:
"can I run a little further, can I extend myself a bit further?" I need to do this event to find out the answer.” – Greig Rightford

The charity, a greater cause....

As an added motivation, we thought it would be great to represent an organisation that has a positive impact in the Wellington community. We reviewed several charities, before we agreed on the Malaghan Research Institute. It had appeal of being a local organisation with global implications. Their primary focus is to discover cures and/or improved treatments into such diseases and conditions such as cancer, asthma and arthritis.

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