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On 24th March 2016, I will be embarking on a very exciting trip to the Sahara Desert. Starting in Morocco, I will take a jeep safari into the desert and begin the 7 day trek. I will be trekking for 7- 8 hours per day in 40+ degree heat. Blisters are rife, wet wipes will become my new best friends and I will no doubt be day dreaming of a Sunday Roast. But, this is set to be an incredible experience for all of us involved and I'm very pleased that you are reading this today.

Not having trekked much more than what was essentially a walk through the mountains in Chiang Mai, Thailand I am fully launching myself out of the everyday comfort zone by applying for this challenge. I might be bat shit crazy but I am also very passionate about raising funds for a very worthy cause. I have recognised that there is a profound need for more young adults to leave school equipped with the confidence and work experience needed in today's world. Through three main programmes; Smart Futures, Our Futures and Accelerate, EY Foundation helps young people to realise their potential through mentoring, workshops and work experience. I'm excited to be a part of such an empowering journey. One which Steve Bell described in our briefing session as "one of life's top 10 experiences".

I will be setting up a blog so that you can follow my training as I swap hangovers for hikes plus all of my FUNdraising events which I have planned.

If you have any questions or would like to know how you can get involved please drop me an email to eflaherty@uk.ey.com

Thank you in advance for your curiosity and generosity!

Emma