I saw an email re. the toughest trek in S Africa - The Naukluft Trail in Namibia - 120kms that usually takes 8 days, in searing temperatures, carrying everything you need on your back (about 25kgs), and the challenge would be to do it in 7 days!

I didn't pay it much attention as I briefly thought to myself, 'what idiot would do that'!

I then remembered that I needed to raise a chunk of money for a very worthwhile charity that takes seriously ill children to Florida every 2 years (further details below), and I was running out of time.........so I answered my own question.....that idiot was me!!

So, whilst I do a few sports and some fitness, I don't tend to walk anywhere with what would be budget airline excess baggage on my back.......so where better to try it than in mid 30 degrees heat across 120kms of desert and bush, with assorted wildlife that won't like us on their patch!

I'd therefore be very grateful if you could dig deep and sponsor me to complete this trek, and may I also ask that you double it if I don't come back! :-)

Many thanks in anticipation!

Mark

Destination Florida organises week long Holidays of a Lifetime to Disneyworld in Florida, for children with challenging and complex health conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, leukaemia, organ transplants and many other life limiting conditions.  Every other year, seventy five very special children are cared for on a 24 hour basis, by a skilled team of over 100 volunteer doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other caring professionals providing the highest level of care and supervision day and night.  The parents and families of the poorly children have respite time at home with other siblings as they do not go on the holiday.

The cost of the holiday is approximately £350k so your support would be greatly appreciated in helping to raise this target for our next trip in October 2016.

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