Millie Mackintosh's Sahara trek: Battling heat for breast cancer awareness

Millie Mackintosh, a former star of Made in Chelsea, recently completed a demanding trek of over 100 kilometers through the Sahara Desert. This personal challenge was undertaken to raise funds and awareness for CoppaFeel!, a breast cancer charity. Mackintosh's motivation stemmed from her own recent discovery of a breast lump, a frightening experience that led to extensive medical tests.

Despite receiving an all-clear, attributing the lump to hormonal changes, the ordeal solidified her commitment to supporting women affected by cancer. She joined a group of over 120 supporters, including celebrities like Ashley James and Giovanna Fletcher, in the scorching Moroccan heat for the arduous five-day trek. Mackintosh described the experience as life-changing and deeply outside her comfort zone.

The trek involved long days of walking, sometimes in darkness, with participants supporting each other through the physical and mental challenges. Mackintosh found the separation from her two young daughters particularly difficult due to the lack of phone signal. However, the journey concluded with an emotional reunion in Marrakech, coinciding with her daughter Aurelia's fourth birthday.