On 9th March, ADAC GT Masters driver Philip Frommenwiler will be aiming to transfer his racetrack performance to the piste when he competes in the 46th Engadin Ski Marathon. However, it's not just a sporting challenge for the 24-year-old: Frommenwiler is raising funds for three different charities, including one that helps the families of children with cancer.

More than 11,000 contestants have already registered for the Engadin Ski Marathon, a 42km course starting at Maloja and finishing at S-chanf that promises to be a unique winter sports experience for everyone involved. "Competing in the Engadin Ski Marathon is a great way of staying in shape during the winter break," explains the ADAC GT Masters star. "I think that we can expect perfect snow and trail conditions. It has all the prerequisites for a classic cross-country marathon."

But foremost in Philipp Frommenwiler's mind is fundraising. The main reason for entering is to support three charities: 'Die Sternschnuppen', the Sean Edwards Foundation and Kreuzlingen Zoo. 'Die Sternschnuppen' is an organisation that was set up to help young cancer patients and to make their dreams come true. For Philipp Frommenwiler, this is a real labour of love: "The members of the association are all volunteers, which I find incredibly impressive. It is an honour for me to make any contribution I can."

His support for the Sean Edwards Foundation is equally strong: "Sean Edwards was a personal friend and a fellow racing driver. The Foundation was set up last year after he was tragically killed in an accident during free practice. It is dedicated to improving safety on the racetrack and to bringing on the next generation of racing drivers. I'm also keen to support the local zoo in Kreuzlingen. I think it's marvellous that there is such a facility caring for indigenous birds and animals in my home town."

If you would like to support Philipp Frommenwiler's attempt at the Engadin Ski Marathon, you can pledge donations starting at two Swiss francs (about 1.60 euros) per kilometre. "I would appreciate any support that people are willing to offer," says Frommenwiler. "It's only by all pulling together that we can make a difference." And even though the good cause comes first, the Porsche specialist also has his fitness programme in mind: "It is essential to stay physically fit in the run-up to the new motor racing season which starts in April. This can be conveniently combined with the ski marathon which requires a lot of preliminary training. This is my first attempt at the event, and I'm aiming to finish in under three hours."