Rupert is running Marathon des Sables 2023
Friday 21st April 2023
UK
Rupert Strutt
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Rupert is running Marathon des Sables 2023
In April 2023 I will be taking part in the 37th Marathon des Sables race. For the uninitiated, it is a 250km multi stage foot race across one of the Earth’s most inhospitable regions - The Sahara Desert. It is indisputably recognised as the toughest foot race on Earth, and draws entrants from around the world to Morocco, annually, in order to attempt the 6-day race, which must be completed while carrying everything they need to survive on their backs. It is a brutal test of physical endurance and mental resolve.
I am raising awareness and money for two brilliant charities:
The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust. CWMT was set up in 1997 in memory of Charlie Waller. Charlie was a strong, funny, popular, good-looking and kind young man, with a close and loving family. He was the life and soul of every party, a talented actor with a mesmerising stage presence and a formidable rugby player. He was also flying high in his chosen career in advertising. To the outside world, he had everything to live for.
Yet in September 1997, at the age of 28, Charlie took his own life. He was suffering from depression and felt he no longer had the strength to carry on. Charlie was an alumni at my prep school, Elstree in Berkshire. His story is sadly not uncommon in today's world. The Trust, set up by his family in response to the tragedy, aims to:
Equip young people to look after their mental wellbeing
Help people recognise signs of depression in themselves and others
Ensure expert and evidence-based help is available when people need it
Surfers Against Sewage. SAS is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife. They are a grassroots movement that has grown into one of the UK’s most active and successful environmental charities. Along with my colleagues at Knight Frank, I took part in a beach clean in Cornwall this year. I was shocked by the amount of single use plastic we picked up that day. This inspired my to raise further awareness for this cause.
Thank you
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raised of £10,000 target
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11 months, 2 weeksAnonymous
Two great causes and a proper challenge. Well done Rupert
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A11 months, 2 weeks
Alistair Elliott
A fabulous achievement. Very many congratulations.
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C11 months, 2 weeks
Charlie
Outstanding Rupert causes Rupert. I hope we get the opportunity to meet again in the desert!
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11 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
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R1 year
Roger Selina & Eleanor Drage
Dearest Rupert
Well done indeed -we are with you every step of the way and are very proud of you£ 100.00
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C1 year
Corkey & Natasha
Best of luck mate!!! What an incredible thing to do!! We have no doubt you’ll smash it. Enjoy it!!
Corkey, Natasha & Harry
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1 year
Caroline Holley
Super proud of this awesome challenge and adventure .. hope it goes well for you Rupert and I for one am very glad you are there!!! As is John xxx ..plough on! Look forward to hearing all about it when you are both back .. you are AMAZING!
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N1 year
Neil
Good luck Rupert.
I hear Morocco is nice this time of year.
Stay strong!
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T1 year
Tom & Becca
Go on Strutty!!!!! Best of luck, incredible effort and we know you will smash it!
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Charles Shaw (Oman)
Hi Rupert, Alex and family have just been staying with us in Oman and she passed on your charity application form to sponsor you on your crazy venture. In all the years I have known you I have always known your many fortes but running wasn't one that immediately sprung to mind!!!
The very best of luck. Even as an ex marathon runner who currently lives in a desert country, I would never had the determination ( nor madness) to compete in such a challenging race. The very best of luck.Charles£ 100.00
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P1 year, 1 month
Philip Buscombe
After nearly 10 months' training hope it goes well; send some photos
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Jeremy SS
That's no picnic
Bit of advice.... don't wear flip flops£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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Charlie and Helena
A huge effort and the very best of luck
Love from us both£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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Edwin and Belinda
Wow! From my armchair It makes me perspire thinking about what you are taking on. We wish you all the best and may you get the odd drop of rain E.
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T1 year, 1 month
Tony & Nicki Unsworth
What an amazing challenge Rupert - very best of luck, and thank you for not inviting me to participate!
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C1 year, 1 month
Catherine Lovell
Rather you than me! Amazing charities to support - well done.
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M1 year, 1 month
MFL Finance Ltd
Rupert, good luck with this adventure. Such good causes to support! Well Done!
Raed Hanna£ 50.00
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T1 year, 1 month
Tessa Pemberton
Heavens, your mad. So glad our generation didn't do this sort of thing.
Good luck
Best wishes
Tessa£ 250.00 (+£62.50)
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j1 year, 1 month
jamie birkmyre
Great effort Rupert . Good luck and don't forget the Hawaiian tropic ! Jamie & Kim
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johnny vincent
good luck , and keep the sand out of your shoes !!
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M1 year, 1 month
Mrs Victoria Mitchell
Fantastic effort. Am in awe. Good luck. Victoria and Anthony
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S1 year, 1 month
Simon de Boinville
Excellent charities, Well done you for even attempting this, so all the very best.
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V1 year, 1 month
Victoria Donald
Dear Rupert - very best of luck with this - the most challenging of challenges - you must be mad! A small donation from us.
Love
Victoria and Nick£ 30.00
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R1 year, 1 month
Robert and Jane
Best of luck and don’t tangle with any rattle snakes!
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Joanna McCall
What a crazy challenge to take on. Quite sure you will smash it. Great charities to support. We will be watching you closely. Love Jo and Johnny
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Steve Ward
Wow (other words come to mind, but not suitable on this platform)!
All the very best (and great choice of charities).
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V1 year, 1 month
Valerie Sadler
All Good wishes for your adventures in Morocco. Love from Valerie xx
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I1 year, 1 month
Ian and Vicky
"When the Going gets Tough..... the Tough Get Going!"
We will be with you each and every step (OK, not literally!) Good Luck and what an incredible challenge you are undertaking.£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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Charlotte
Wow what an incredible challenge! Best of luck Strutt, go kill it x
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Anonymous
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1 year, 1 month
Anonymous
We knew the Greenwood Egg & Spoon race was early training! Go well!
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Q1 year, 2 months
Quack
Good luck Gilla! Rather you than me. Do it for Chicken Gonsai and the Bushwacker bandits.
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A1 year, 2 months
Alex & Alex
When times get tough out there, just think: left foot, right foot; the rest will follow.
Best of luck out there Strutt!
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Jono Gage
So thrilled that you are able to make it and good luck on the day and hope the going is good. Thrilled that’s you are supporting such good causes!
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F1 year, 2 months
Fenella
You are amazing taking on this challenge and I will be cheering you on from home this time! X
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J1 year, 2 months
Jamie Strutt
Very impressed, what an amazing thing to do, I look forward to hearing how you get on!
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1 year, 2 months
Anonymous
An amazing thing to do for two quite spectacular charities. With you all the way!!! Xx
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Susie & Charlie
Best of luck Strutt, you will smash it!! Amazing causes also xx
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Anonymous
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Seb Horst
Best of luck mate, no doubt that your extensive training regime will pay dividends!
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