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Willaston woman completes Sahara Desert charity trek

Willaston woman completes Sahara Desert charity trek

By Jonathan White
A Willaston woman has successfully trekked across the Sahara Desert to raise vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Sarah Iggo, 46, trekked in the far south of Morocco during October half-term and has smashed her fundraising target of £1,700 by raising over £2,500.

November 4, 2023
Willaston woman tackles Sahara Desert charity challenge

Willaston woman tackles Sahara Desert charity challenge

By Jonathan White
A Willaston woman is tackling a daring trek across the Sahara Desert to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Sarah Iggo, 47, is taking on a 30-mile walk across part of the desert this October half-term.

October 7, 2023
Nantwich woman faces gruelling “Marathon Des Sables” in aid of Scope

Nantwich woman faces gruelling “Marathon Des Sables” in aid of Scope

A Nantwich woman is to tackle one of the most gruelling races on earth to help raise money in aid of Scope charity.

Andrea Millar is taking part in the Marathon Des Sables – a six-day “Ultra-Marathon” or “Ultra” run over 150 to 156 miles.

September 21, 2022
Nantwich therapist takes on world’s hardest race, Marathon Des Sables

Nantwich therapist takes on world’s hardest race, Marathon Des Sables

A 48-year-old Nantwich therapist has taken on and beaten the world’s toughest foot race, the Marathon Des Sables

Chris Byrne covered six marathons in just five days in the Sahara Desert, one of the hottest and inhospitable areas on earth.

April 22, 2018