CONTACT AOI (phone, email,...)
AOI Representatives
AOI Head Office - World
Competitors information
Medias - Press and TV Production
Sponsoring and Organisation
COMPETITORS' CORNER
Puertas al Futuro, Help for Heroes, Neurofibromatosis, First person with polio on the , Hamin Fistula relief and Children Foundation of Hong Kong, FAWCO,INAER, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation , Malaysian Aids, ...
First person with polio on the MDS, Raymund (US-D634)
Raymund Acevedo (US-D634) and Vladimir Martinovsk (CZE-D677) are two good friends participating to the MDS and fundraise for three non-profit organizations that work to help people with disabilities globally.
Cynthia Smith-Ayed (US-D22) and Gwen Deller (GB-D 21) have offered to run on behalf of The FAWCO Foundation to help raise funds for the Member’s Skills Enhancement more
INAER for Andres (D1055) - spanish version
Andres Lledo (ESP-D1055) murciano de 30 años, corredor de ultra fondo en su segunda participacion en la prueba mas dura del mundo. Por segundo año consecutivo correre la prueba por etapas mas dura del mundo el MARATÓN DE SABLES 2010. more
Malaysian Aids for Ralph (D580)
This year, once again, another Malaysian, Ralph Dixon (MAS-D580) will be participating in the race. He will be running for the HIV and AIDS cause and funds collected will be channeled to the Malaysian AIDS Foundation.
HUNGARY chidrens hospital for Simon (D408) & Harry (D409)
Two athletes, Simon Saunders (GBR-D408) and Harry Harron (IRL-D409) training together in Budapest, Hungary. As well as representing their home nations they are representing HUNGARY too and raising much need funds for a regional chidrens hospital. more
Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust for Tim (D423)
Tim Hull-Bailey (GBR-D423) Geologist will run his MDS for SHCT an independent registered charity working with the NHS in Sheffield. Their aim is to enhance patient care by funding cutting-edge medical equipment, independent medical research, plus additional comforts and facilities for the benefit of their patients. more
Espagnole Contra el Cancer pour Jorge (D1061)
Jorge Miralles Valls (ESP-D1061) run the MDS for the Espagnole Contra el cancer. more
IL CORRIDORE
Within the running world, his name is synonymous with respect. Wherever he has run, his performances have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary runner. more
PAYASOS SIN FRONTERAS for Ivan (D1075)
Ivan PORRAS MONTORO (SP-D1075) from Madrid will run the 25th MDS to raise money for clowns without borders "PAYASOS SIN FRONTERAS". more
GREENPEACE for Michael (D702)
Michael Williams (NZL-D702), a New Zealander from Melbourne, running the 25th MdS, and raising money for Greenpeace. more
UWKC for Kyle (D679)
Kyle Mc COY (US-D679) is participating in the MDS. As part of this experience, he is hoping to raise funds for the United Way of King County (UWKC). more
JDRF for Alex (D701)
Alex Williams (AUS-D701) from Australia will walking his first MdS in He will run for JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Reserch Foundation.
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for Gary (D661)
Mt. Everest Summiter, Gary Guller (USA-D661) with one arm is to run in the 25th Marathon des Sables to benefit the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. more
Peter Wilcox (GB-D970) run the 25th MDS to raise funds for the Meningitis Trust. more
Macmillan Cancer for Siobhan (D269) & Neal (D271)
Siobhann Royce (GB-D269) and Neal Johnston (GB-D271) are part of Team Perseverance and are fundraising for Macmillan Cancer more
A difficult record to beat!!!
Christian GINTER (FR) is nevertheless the only competitor to have run and finished 22 MDS; i.e. more than 5500 km of desert. He will, of course, be back again in 2010 to celebrate 25 years of the competition. more
Paolo, Karim and Michel 21 YEARS OF MDS
Paolo, Karim & Michel have just been introduced into the very select club of runners that run 21 MDS. more
NOMA for Julius (D586)
Julius Iannitti (I-D586) had enrolled for 25th MDS and run to raise money for the charity FACING AFRICA and in particular for the Noma desease. more
Ernie Els for Autism for Adam (D383)
Adam du Plooy (RSA-D383) is a 30 year old South African living and working in Dubai. He will be running in the 2010 edition of the 25th MDS and his goal is to raise awareness and funds for the Ernie Els for Autism foundation and Dubai Autism Center. more
