7 EMIRATES CHALLENGE
Guinness World Record attempt to cross the UAE by foot in under 7 days
In aid of Soft Power Education
In January 2021, UAE resident Sean Burgess will embark on a 700km journey by foot from one side of the UAE to the other. The route will take him from Al Ghuwaifat on the Saudi Arabian border to finish on the Fujairah coast, passing through each of the 7 emirates on the way.
Running and walking for up to 20 hours a day, if Sean can finish in under 7 days then he will be the first person to claim the Guinness World Record for the ‘Fastest crossing of the United Arab Emirates on foot’.
As well as a personal challenge and record attempt, Sean will use this opportunity to raise money for Soft Power Education.
About the Charity
Soft Power Education (SPE) is a registered UK charity and Ugandan NGO whose mission is to ‘Improve the quality of life through education’. Since 1999 they have been working in the Jinja District of Uganda, supporting the local community with education, infrastructure and development projects.
Sean first became interested in SPE because of their Special Needs Program, which supports children with learning disabilities and helps them realise their individual potential.
The monies raised by the challenge will help renovate Nkondo Primary School where 605 pupils attend school. This renovation will ensure that the children are learning in a safe and inspiring environment, and support the incredible work this charity does in Uganda.
Please give generously in support of this great cause as all funds, whatever the amount, are much needed and greatly appreciated.
Fundraising in the UAE
This challenge is held in association with local charity Gulf For Good, whose purpose is to change the lives of underprivileged children around the world.
The Charity Challenge is approved by the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department, Licence No. 3597. The breakdown of how donations are distributed are as follows:
More information
For more information on the challenge and to follow Sean’s progress, please visit:
- Website: www.7emirateschallenge.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/seanburgess_me/
There is no time anymore
أعطِ ابتسامة
You have got this Sean... Thank you for the inspiration. GC
So incredibly inspiring both you and the charity you are supporting
You are doing an absolutely amazing...good luck for the next half and we see you on the other side - you can do it!
He swam here and now he's walking back
Doing incredibly! All the best for the rest of the adventure!
From Ben’s Dad
Best of luck dude! Neil, Kelly and Jensen
You make it look too much like fun! Carlo is such a good wingman where is the pain and suffering? ? ? ?
Best of luck!!!
Good luck Sean, keep pushing for a great cause!! Love Sarah, Jason & Darcey
You are such an inspiration.
Go for it, Sean!
Amazing effort Sean! Good luck ?
Good luck
Enjoy every moment of it!
Best of luck Sean! What an awesome challenge and cause you're raising money for.
Great effort Sean ! x
Good luck Sean, how things change from being kids at your mums all those years ago!!
Enjoy your run!
Good luck mate!
Good luck mate! From the Rowberry’s
It's only 700km in 7 days!! You got this mate!
Such an amazing challenge & cause! We are all behind you Sean! Embrace every moment ??♂️???
Good luck, hopefully will find you in
Courage to start. Strength to endure. Resolve to finish.
Baller, All the very best mate, proud of you ??
Will be following your progress and may join you for the Abu Dhabi leg. Good luck Sean
Good luck Sean! Praying for the success! God bless you!
Best of luck with the challenge Sean!
Smash it Sean! From all of us at Be Unique Group.
Doing this challenge is pretty awesome but doing it to raise funds for charity is beyond amazing. Much love and respect for helping out the children of the world. Best of luck.
Keep inspiring!!!
What an inspiration you are, can't wait to clap you through Dubai, go Sean!
Just keep going!
Good luck mate ! Lots of love from Lucy,Louis,Reya, and myself xxx
Amazing Challenge Sean! Thanks for highlighting and supporting the amazing work of Soft Power Education.
Commeth the moment, commeth the man! Good luck mate! You're a hero!
Good luck!
Best of luck Champ??
What an Incredible Challenge Sean! Best of luck, I’m sure you’ll smash it! X
Good Luck Sean! Amazing effort and challenge. Will be cheering you on from the UK! Ben & Harriet x
All the best mate! ??
Wishing you loads of luck Sean, such an incredible challenge and charity too! We’ll be thinking of you
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