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/
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Huge Admiration for you Sean. Well done !! Ben
Very inspiring! Congratulations!
Awesome effort mate!
Amazing achievement Sean! A huge Congratulation !You are truly inspirational !
Congratulations on a super-human effort Sean! Chipping in some extra for your fantastic chosen impact-makers in celebration of your record-setting achievement.
Well done Sean, amazing challenge. Mark Mearing-Smith
Well done!
Woohooo massive well done Sean!! ??????
Awesome achievement for a great cause
Wow, amazing! Such an achievement, it’s been wonderful to watch. Inspirational ✨✨
Well done cuz. Incredible!!! Xxx
What an amazing effort. Hats of to you
Wow very impressive!!! Well done!
Well done Sean Carlo and team ????
Amazing achievement!! Huge well done ??
It’s been great to watch via your Mum’s facebook! Well done.
Amazing achievement! Smash that last 10k
Really proud of you Sean for helping those in need and for challenge yourself with this mission! Really proud! ??????
Well done Sean your a machine!
well done! Penny and Bob and family
Such an incredible challenge! So honoured to be able to support you!
Unreal mate, just unreal.
Unbelievable effort. Keep it up :)
Well done! Very inspirational.
Amazing effort! Truly inspirational!
Amazing effort!!! Wish you the best of luck from the Chellapermal family!!!
well done!!!
Big up to you, and thank you for bringing attention to such a cause. Supporting you all the way
A promise is a promise - doubling up donation, what a fantastic achievement Sean (good luck with final 80km)
You are almost there! Keep pushing we are all rooting for you ?
Bring it home mate! Amazing effort and great achievement! You should be really proud!
Sean, you are incredible! Thank you for sharing all your updates and good luck with your final leg!
Go Sean! You have been very inspirational set on an incredible journey! All the very best ??
So inspiring! Well done
From all the team, congratulations on the journey so far! Best of luck with the remaining 165km :)
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