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United favourites on Sahara trek
Alice McKeegan
AUGUST 17, 2009


Dan Robinson, Tom Bloxham from Urban Splash and Nazir Meah who are all off to the Sahara Desert

TWO Manchester United favourites, a property tycoon and hordes of Reds fans are getting ready to swap Old Trafford for the Sahara desert.

Denis Irwin and Andy Ritchie are part of the group bidding to trek 100 kilometres in November.

They will be joined by Urban Splash chairman Tom Bloxham and 25 adventurous Reds fans during their gruelling week-long expedition.

The celebrity trio hope to raise thousands for the Manchester United Foundation - which aims to provide opportunities for disadvantaged youngsters in the region.

Volunteer Dan Robinson, who works for the foundation's social inclusion project Kickz in Trafford, jumped at the chance to take part in the `once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity.

The 22-year-old United fan said: "I never expected to be going to the Sahara desert with two legends so it's a dream come true."

Dan and colleague Nazir Meah, 21, hope to raise £7,000 and their efforts were kick-started by a £3,200 donation from trustee Mr Bloxham.

To sponsor them both, visit www.justgiving.co.uk/saharadesert

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1132216_united_favourites_on_sahara_trek