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Dave Heeley aims to become the 3rd person in the world to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Dave is blind from RP, 50 years old and if he succeeds, he'll be the first blind or disabled runner to do so. He's wants to raise as much money as possible to help people who are visually impaired. "Blind Dave" - as he calls himself will run his 5th marathon in Dubai on April 11th. Here's how you can support this magnificent challenge.
Donate now - help Foresight to fight blindness and improve the lives of people who are losing their sight in the UAE, and Guide Dogs in the UK.
Register - for the Dubai Night of Marathons on April 4th - a fun way for the whole family to give Dave encouragement. Read on for more details.
Support - everyone is welcome to cheer "Blind Dave" on as he runs round Safa Park on April 11th. Click here to read more.
Corporate sponsorship - this will make a big difference to the amount raised and associate your company with an incredible local and global challenge. Contact us for details -
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Dubai Night of Marathons - Friday 4th April 2008
6pm - 6am
Safa Park - Gate 4
Requested donation: 60 AED adults, 20 AED children under 12
Run, walk or stroll for any distance you like round Safa Park in a 12 hour marathon. We aim for our combined distances to equal Dave's incredible 7 marathons (a quarter of a million steps) - and send him a strong message of support before he lands for his 5th marathon in Dubai.
Register online now
"I ran the London Marathon in 2005 with my sighted guide and it was tough - I can't imagine the physical limits Dave will have to reach to run seven. Please support Dave's cause and join me on April 4th." Katy Newitt - Foresight Chairwoman
Foresight Tel: +971-4-3643703
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