Sandy is a dynamic speaker and passionate storyteller who speaks from personal experience about her adventures in the Sahara Desert. Her stunning slides will leave you in awe of the powerful beauty of the worlds' largest desert.

THE WORLDS' TOUGHEST ULTRAMARATHON STAGE RACE...THE MARATHON DES SABLES 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Sandy has travelled to the Sahara Desert 4 times to participate in the Marathon des Sables. This foot race is the ultimate in extreme adventure. Competitors must race 150 miles over the course of 7 days. This is the equivalent of 5 marathons back-to-back.

It is a self-sufficiency race, meaning competitors must carry all of their supplies for the week on their backs. The only thing organizers provide are tents, rationed water, and medical aid. That's it. There are no showers, no toilets, or beds.

Sandy plans to return to the desert in 2004 to take part in this competition a fifth and final time. When she finishes it, she will have logged 750 miles on foot in one of the most hostile environments on earth.

THE TREK
Following next years race, Sandy is planning a 52 day trek to the legendary city of Tombouctou. The trek will begin in Morocco and finish in Mali. This journey will help prepare her for the ultimate challenge...THE SAHARA ODYSSEY

After the trek, Sandy is taking on her ultimate goal, to cross the entire desert by camel. The caravan will begin on the west coast of Africa, in Morocco. The expedition will make its way to the Nile, and take a short break in Cairo, Egypt. The team will then make its way back to Morocco to complete the worlds' first ever round trip of the Sahara. It is a 9 thousand mile journey that will take 2 years to complete.

THE PHILOSOPHY
Sandy believes everyone is crossing deserts in life. She shares the lessons she has learned to help you " find your way", and ultimately achieve your own goals.

THE ISSUES

• The power of positive thinking
• The importance of taking life one step at a time
• Overcoming obstacles
• Tenacity
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork

THE BOTTOM LINE
Sandy is a down to earth speaker who has a passion for life. Her energy and enthusiasm is transferred to her audience members, who come away feeling passionate about pursuing their own journeys in life.

Sandy can tailor her speech to the needs of your organization. Through personal interviews she can learn about the challenges facing your company, and target your goals in her presentations. This allows audience members to benefit in their personal and professional lives. The take-away benefit is invaluable.