| Gobi Desert - 6 marathons 6 Days - |
Event:Gobi March 2008 |
| Date: 08-06-2008 |
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Q: What is the Gobi March?
A: It is a seven-day, six-stage, 250-kilometer footrace across the Gobi Desert of China.
Q: Is the Gobi March an ultramarathon, adventure race, expedition race or some kind of extreme race?
A: The Gobi March is part of the 4 Deserts, a unique worldwide endurance series. There is no other event series like it in the world.
Q: Why was this location chosen for the Gobi March?
A: Deserts are separated into four categories: subtropical, cool coastal, cold winter and polar. The 4 Deserts is located in the largest desert of each category which also represents the driest, hottest, coldest and windiest places on Earth. The course has also been set up to pass through some of the most beautiful, pristine land on Earth.
Q: What is the format of the Gobi March?
A: The Gobi March is a six-day, 250-kilometer footrace. Each individual must also carry his or her own gear, food and clothing in a backpack. The only assistance provided is water (plenty), tents and medical assistance. The average backpack weighs about 20 pounds (9 kilos).
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About my charity
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross and Blackrock Hospice
Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross was founded in 1879 by the Religious Sisters of Charity as Ireland’s first Hospice facility and has since played a pivotal role in the development of hospice and palliative care in Ireland. Palliative Care aims to meet the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients at the end of their lives and also supports their families both before and after the death of a loved one. Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services now provides three specialist services for patients in two locations, Harold’s Cross and Blackrock (Hospice): o Palliative Care/end of life care o Gerontology/extended care, respite and rehabilitation for older people o Rheumatology/specialist rehabilitation and treatment Funded by the HSE, Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services relies on fundraising, donations and legacies to maintain and develop the highest quality of service to those in our care. Recent major capital programmes funded by donors included the Education and Research Centre and Anna Gaynor House, a 100 bedded residential unit (part funded by the HSE) and completed in August 2009.
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