7 Emirates Challenge

Sean Burgess
United Arab Emirates

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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:

  • - 65% of funds raised go to Soft Power Education
  • - 25% of funds raised go to Gulf for Good (NPO in the UAE and registered UK charity) for their sustainability
  • - 10% of funds raised go to International Humanitarian City for their emergency response work


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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Sean Burgess
United Arab Emirates



Fundraising for -
Raised : 43,513.22AED
Raised 119%
Goal : 36,700.00AED

Created Nov 14, 2020

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  • Ben Stroud

    250AED
    21-Mar-2021

    Huge Admiration for you Sean. Well done !! Ben

  • Anonymous

    250AED
    21-Mar-2021

    Very inspiring! Congratulations!

  • Anonymous

    96AED
    20-Mar-2021

  • Sam McCone

    1000AED
    19-Mar-2021

    Awesome effort mate!

  • Hayley W

    100AED
    18-Mar-2021

  • Anonymous

    200AED
    16-Mar-2021

    Amazing achievement Sean! A huge Congratulation !You are truly inspirational !

  • Ken Wilson

    1000AED
    15-Mar-2021

    Congratulations on a super-human effort Sean! Chipping in some extra for your fantastic chosen impact-makers in celebration of your record-setting achievement.

  • Cecilia Brittain

    125AED
    15-Mar-2021

    Well done Sean, amazing challenge. Mark Mearing-Smith

  • Kat

    100AED
    13-Mar-2021

    Well done!

  • Clare Patterson

    480AED
    11-Mar-2021

    Woohooo massive well done Sean!! ??????

  • Michelle Ryan

    100AED
    10-Mar-2021

  • Bob Symons

    250AED
    10-Mar-2021

    Awesome achievement for a great cause

  • Charlotte Eve

    57.95AED
    09-Mar-2021

    Wow, amazing! Such an achievement, it’s been wonderful to watch. Inspirational ✨✨

  • Rachel Burgess

    200AED
    09-Mar-2021

    Well done cuz. Incredible!!! Xxx

  • Will Spencer

    100AED
    09-Mar-2021

    What an amazing effort. Hats of to you

  • Nicole

    100AED
    09-Mar-2021

    Wow very impressive!!! Well done!

  • Paul Wilkinson

    139.07AED
    09-Mar-2021

    Well done Sean Carlo and team ????

  • Claire

    72.43AED
    09-Mar-2021

    Amazing achievement!! Huge well done ??

  • Emma

    72.43AED
    09-Mar-2021

    It’s been great to watch via your Mum’s facebook! Well done.

  • Tez

    480AED
    09-Mar-2021

    Amazing achievement! Smash that last 10k

  • Marita

    200AED
    09-Mar-2021

  • Kamelia Zaal

    1000AED
    09-Mar-2021

  • Oli M-B

    100AED
    08-Mar-2021

  • Marilia Imbelloni

    100AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Really proud of you Sean for helping those in need and for challenge yourself with this mission! Really proud! ??????

  • Callie

    96.58AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Well done Sean your a machine!

  • Penelope Atwood

    482.89AED
    08-Mar-2021

    well done! Penny and Bob and family

  • Juvy Centenera

    100AED
    08-Mar-2021

  • Rachel Nettle

    400AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Such an incredible challenge! So honoured to be able to support you!

  • Jeff Strachan

    500AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Unreal mate, just unreal.

  • Edoardo Rossi

    300AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Unbelievable effort. Keep it up :)

  • Stephanie Donaldson

    367AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Well done! Very inspirational.

  • Anonymous

    500AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Amazing effort! Truly inspirational!

  • Manisha

    100AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Amazing effort!!! Wish you the best of luck from the Chellapermal family!!!

  • Anna Littler

    362.17AED
    08-Mar-2021

  • Rachel shaw

    100AED
    08-Mar-2021

  • helen littler

    96.58AED
    08-Mar-2021

    well done!!!

  • Jason

    500AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Big up to you, and thank you for bringing attention to such a cause. Supporting you all the way

  • Gary Buckett

    500AED
    08-Mar-2021

  • Tim Murray-Brown

    500AED
    08-Mar-2021

    A promise is a promise - doubling up donation, what a fantastic achievement Sean (good luck with final 80km)

  • Anonymous

    200AED
    08-Mar-2021

  • Ross Wakeley

    96.58AED
    08-Mar-2021

  • Anne Muehlenbeck

    150AED
    08-Mar-2021

  • Ali Mortada

    100AED
    08-Mar-2021

    You are almost there! Keep pushing we are all rooting for you ?

  • Bradley

    192AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Bring it home mate! Amazing effort and great achievement! You should be really proud!

  • Char McCarthy

    100AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Sean, you are incredible! Thank you for sharing all your updates and good luck with your final leg!

  • Bachir Gemayel

    250AED
    08-Mar-2021

  • Anonymous

    48AED
    08-Mar-2021

    Go Sean! You have been very inspirational set on an incredible journey! All the very best ??

  • Off Script team

    480AED
    07-Mar-2021

  • Anonymous

    100AED
    07-Mar-2021

    So inspiring! Well done

  • Digital Ink Media

    480AED
    07-Mar-2021

    From all the team, congratulations on the journey so far! Best of luck with the remaining 165km :)