PETALING JAYA: The first Malaysian woman to participate in the challenging Marathon des Sables (MdS) in the Sahara Desert is set to complete her quest and create history.
Datin Sue Ding, who is on her fourth day in the event dubbed as being the most challenging in the world, is ready to make it to the finish line at the end of the 250km journey.
Ding, who practises law in London, is participating in the marathon to raise funds for two charities - Make A Wish Malaysia (MAWM) and Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better (MDDB).
MAWM makes the dreams of children with critical illnesses come true while MDDB rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes street dogs.
Words of encouragement are also pouring in for Ding with people calling her brave for having embarked on such a punishing challenge.
Participants in the marathon carry their own supplies as they trek through sand dunes and rough terrains.
Their water supply is also rationed and organisers only provide tents for them to rest at the end of every day.
If you want to leave a word of encouragement for Ding, whose bib number is 784, drop a message at: http://www.marathondessables.com/en/marathon-des-sables-maroc/write-to-a-racer.
Those who want to contribute towards Ding’s cause, can go to https://www.simplygiving.com/appeal/sueding.
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