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david — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:50:14 +0000

David to compete in Sahara Race

LOCAL lad David Lysaght, Rock Road, Blackrock, is currently in training for the Sahara Race, a seven-day, six-stage, 250-kilometer footrace across the Sahara Desert of Egypt. David will compete on behalf of the Irish Cancer Society and is currently seeking assistance with fund raising,

“I am getting some people and ideas together at the moment. I hope to raise €50,000 for the Irish Cancer Society so I would be grateful for any assistance in reaching that goal”

The feat which has been named by TIME magazine as one of the Top 10 Endurance Competitions in the world will take place in October but David is no stranger to adventure having completed several endurance expeditions in the past supporting his favourite charities along the way,

“I started a couple of years ago with the Peru Trek which I did on behalf of Concern, then last year I did Everest Base Camp for an Autism School in Drogheda and this year I climbed six of the highest mountains in Ireland over a three day period. I started in Donegal with Mount Errigal, went to Slieve Donard in County Down, then on to Wicklow and finished up in Kerry”

The Sahara Race is a six-day, 250-kilometer footrace and each individual must also carry his or her own gear, food and clothing in a backpack with average backpack weighs about 20 pounds. David who enjoys a regular exercise routine seems undaunted by the task,

“I am hoping to get in some hot weather training before October to prepare me for the heat. I am generally a fit person. I used to do a lot of sailing but these days I run three times a week and go hiking as often as I can manage it”.

“My motivations for doing the race are very strong. I want to raise as much money as I can for the Irish Cancer Society, I also want to do it on behalf of my Mum and Dad and finally I want to show people that anything is possible. I have a mild disability and I have suffered from depression but I want to show people how you can come through all of that and come out the other side”.

If you want to follow David’s adventure in the run up to and throughout this amazing race you can follow his blog on www.charityvoyage.com. If you would like to offer any assistance in helping him to raise sponsorship for the Irish Cancer Society then you can give him a call on 086 3400802 or email lysaght.david@gmail.com

Charity Voyage back on-line!

david — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:23:04 +0000

Hi guys just to apologize for the little technical glitch resulting the site being down. Thankfully its sorted now and we can get on with business.

David

The Irish Cancer Society

david — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:51:39 +0000

Hi everyone,

Charity Voyage is hoping to raise vital funds for the Irish Cancer Society, by running the the “Six of the Best” Challenge in 2011. We are now looking for teams to for registration and to start climbing.

Regards

David

Carlingford Christmas Pudding Race, 2009

david — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:01:48 +0000

Hi guys just to let you know that I ran my first running race along with my fellow team mates Nial and Ronan, from Carlingford up the back of Slieve Foy. A 10 km race up fire roads trough forests over to Meave’s Gap across to the forest that overlooks the marina, from there we ran down the side of the forest and back into the village by the back roads.

SAHARA 2010, Yipppieee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

david — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:22:52 +0000

Hi guys I just want to announce that I am taking part in the Sahara Marathon as part of the famous 4 Desert Race, which is Organised my www.racingtheplant.com. I am taking part in this event in order to raise money for The Irish Cancer Society. Please get behind me to help a worthy charity that is so close to my family’s heart and the hearts of many other family like mine within Ireland.

Many Thanks

David

Changes to Six of the Best 2010

david — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:58:29 +0000

Hi guys just to let everyone know that Day One of the challenge has been slightly change, instead of the challenge starting in Donegal we are going to keep Day One to the Mournes. So instead of climbing Mt Errigal and Slieve Donard on the First day we are now changing it so that teams will climb Slieve Donard than come back down to climb Slieve Commedagh from the car park at Newcastle.

Kind Regards

David

Six of the Best 2010

david — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:35:54 +0000

Hi guys, welcome to my web-site thank-you for coming. I am planning second comming of the “Six of the Best” challenge in May 2010. We are now looking for teams of four who are up for the challenge six mountains in three days. Love of adventure and endurance a must!!!!!