Desertrun4Brain

We are Camille, Febe, and Luka—three colleagues from Schelstraete Delacourt who share a passion for running. We got to know the non-profit organization 4Brain through our CEO and 4Brain co-founder, Vanessa Delacourt. With our Marathon Des Sables, which we have renamed ‘DesertRun4Brain,’ we want to raise awareness for 4Brain and collect funds for this wonderful initiative. Specifically, we are raising money for essential materials, toys, and treatment instruments that make children's recovery not only more effective but also more enjoyable.

From November 1 to November 8, 2025, the Half Marathon Des Sables will take place in Wadi Rum, the desert in Jordan. The Half Marathon des Sables is a four-day ultramarathon on sandy terrain, run in temperatures of 30–40°C, where participants are completely self-sufficient and carry their own food and clothing on their backs. Over the course of these four days, we will cover at least 70 km in total through the desert during the day and sleep in a tent at night.

Would you like to donate with a tax benefit? This is possible via the King Baudouin Foundation’s page.

Do you have a company and want to become a sponsor? Please contact Luka Vanoverschelde at luka@s-d-a.eu