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Next year I am undertaking my most difficult challenge to date, physically, mentally and emotionally.

I was fortunate to play against Doddie many years ago when at Watsonians Football Club, and to say he was one of the good guys is an understatement; a hard but fair player on the pitch, and great fun in the bar afterwards.

So for this challenge I am raising money for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, as well as awareness of men's mental health. I suffer from depression and anxiety and fight them every day. I get up (most days!) and keep going with the help of loved ones and friends. I attend a fantastic group when I can, called Andy's Man Club, who are there to listen and help.

So when I start the Hardest Foot Race in World on the 4th of April 2025, 250km through the Moroccan Sahara Desert, carrying everything I need for the 6 day/6 stage race in my backpack I will not only be physically challenged, I will be simultaneously wrestling the demons of doubt in my head.

But I will be inspired throughout this challenge by Doddie and Rob Burrow's own battles with this horrible disease, and by the guys I see every week at Andy's struggling through depression and anxiety.

My journey to the finish line of the Marathon Des Sables 2025 will raise funds for DoddieAid, and awareness of mens mental health and the wonderful work of Andy's Man Club.

I will also learn so much about myself and come out of the Sahara Desert a better man for it all.

Thank you in advance and I hope to do you all proud.

G x