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Vet to take on ‘toughest footrace on earth’
The Marathon Des Sables is described as 'the toughest footrace on earth'.

Kerry Allison to trek the Sahara Desert for Breast Cancer Care

A vet who survived cancer is set to take on ‘the toughest footrace on earth’ to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care.

Kerry Allison will be taking part in this years’ Marathon Des Sables - a gruelling multi-stage trek through the Saraha Desert. With temperatures reaching more than 50 degrees centigrade, Kerry will also be required to carry everything that she needs to survive, except water, on her back.

Writing on her JustGiving page, Ms Allison said: “I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Sept 2013, three days before my 40th birthday. I underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

“The years following my diagnosis were difficult, leading to my 17-year relationship with my partner breaking down.”

She continued: “Running (and biking) along with the friends I've made have always played a significant part in my life to help me through the good and the bad times. I needed something to challenge me away from my professional and personal life and their difficulties.”

Ranked by the Discovery Channel as the 'toughest footrace on earth', the Marathon Des Sables is now in its 30th year. Competitors come from all over the world to compete in the race, covering a staggering 251km over the course of seven days (the equivalent of five and a half marathons).

At the time of writing, Kerry had received 46 per cent of her £4,000 target. To support Kerry and make a donation, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kerry-allison

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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