• ASPIRE
• The Anthony Nolan Trust
• Care International
• Camp Quality
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
• The Fun and Fit Club of Olive Crest
• International Medical Corps (UK)
• Scottish Society for Autism

ASPIRE is now established as a leading spinal cord injury charity whose philosophy is to reintegrate spinally injured people back into society after their injury and to encourage, facilitate and enable them to reach their full potential.

Johann is raising money for The Anthony Nolan Trust which provides lifesaving donors for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant. Since 1974 they have helped to give over 4,000 children and adults a new chance of life.

Click here to visit their website.

CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation working with over 45 million disadvantaged people in 70 of the world's poorest countries. Whether supporting primary health care, promoting sustainable agriculture or developing savings and loan schemes, its programmes promote positive and lasting change and reduce long-term dependency. CARE also provides emergency food and shelter to survivors of natural disasters, wars and conflicts

Click here to visit their website Web Work Request Form for more information.

Camp Quality is a private, non-profit volunteer organization, which offers a year round camping programme of love and support for children with cancer. The charity originated in Australia in 1983 and is now operating in more than 17 locations worldwide. The Hong Kong branch was established in 1998.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, they are often stripped of their childhood and thrust into adult world of hospitals, pain and isolation. It is the hope of Camp Quality that each camp would be so much fun that the children will eagerly anticipate their next camp. We hope that memories from these special events will sustain the children in the long weeks, months, or even years ahead as they continue their medical treatment.

Since it's establishment in 1998, Camp Quality has been playing a proactive role in organizing various camping and support programs for children with cancer in Hong Kong and China. Through our psychosocial support, the charity has rendered an invaluable program for these children and their families.

For more information on Camp Quality or to donate visit Martyn's website
www.martynsdesertchallenge.com.

Jacqueline is raising money for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  Children's Hospital was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professional and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's Hopsital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 430-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents.

Click here to find out more.

Over 30% of American children and adolescents are either overweight or obese - this is the highest figure ever recorded! All in all, we are seeing more children with diabetes, lower serotonin levels, lower self-image, lower self-esteem, more depression and more anxiety. The Fun and Fit Program of Olive Crest is a fitness program for abused children started by Mario and Sonya.    The funds they raise will help purchase facilities / facility rentals, clothing, shoes, sporting equipment, nutritional instruction, private coaching and help implement future fitness programs into Olive Crest.

Click here to visit their website.

International Medical Corps (UK) International Medical Corp (UK)'s Lebanon Appeal is to provide urgently needed assistance to families forced to flee their homes by conflict. IMC (UK) is on the ground working with Lebanese partner organizations. All funds raised will be used in Lebanon.

Click here to visit Rupert's site for more information

Paul is running for The Scottish Society for Autism.  The Scottish Society for Autism recognises that 1 in 110 people in Scotland have autism. This amounts to 46,167 people.  This Scottish charity works together with these individuals, their families, carers, and other organizations. Their main aim is to provide services and training and to influence policy and practice to ensure the best possible education, care, support and opportunities for those of all ages with autism.  Everyone at The Scottish Society for Autism wishes Paul all the very best with his incredible effort.

Click here to visit The Scottish Society for Autism's website.

To sponsor Paul (Team Braveheart) for this event please click on the following : www.justgiving.com/4desertssahara.