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In the last 4 years, through your generous support I have managed to raise nearly £100,000 in aid of research into Multiple Sclerosis.
This year I am hoping to break through this number and, as many of you may be aware, I am about to embark upon my next project, heading into the Canadian Arctic wilderness to participate in the 3rd Yukon Arctic Ultra.
The Yukon is the province next to Alaska and is host to the famous "Yukon Quest", the 1000 mile dog- mushing race - often referred to as "The Toughest Race in the World" not least because of the distance the mushers travel and the intensity of the cold. Recent temperature reports indicate that it is -50 C without the wild-chill. In these temperatures exposed body parts freeze within minutes.
The Yukon Arctic Ultra is a self supported non-stop footrace that follows in the footsteps of the Yukon Quest - starting 2 days after the mushers and with an 8-day cut-off time to run 300 miles and reach the finish. The race will follow the dog trail that will take us north from Whitehorse along parts of the frozen Yukon River and into the interior. We will be heading into Klondike country and will continue as far as Pelly Farms.
I will be running as much as possible, pulling a pulk that will contain all my supplies, including food, clothes and sleeping equipment. The race will require a completely focused and minutely planned strategy as there are no stages - I shall probably take an 8 hour on, 8 hour off approach - however that will be somewhat dependant on conditions.
This is by far the most challenging race that I could participate in, and as usual I will be attempting to raise funds for the National Hospital Development Foundation. I am hoping to raise at least £10,000 which will contribute to the special appeal to raise £1.2 million to fund a groundbreaking research programme that could relieve symptoms and prevent the progression of disability in MS. Although other treatments exist to limit myelin damage, there are currently no therapies available to repair myelin in people with MS, this research aims to change this. I would greatly appreciate your support and if you are interested in learning more about the race, or following my progress, the website is: www.arcticultra.de. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: National Hospital Development Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.
This year I am hoping to break through this number and, as many of you may be aware, I am about to embark upon my next project, heading into the Canadian Arctic wilderness to participate in the 3rd Yukon Arctic Ultra.
The Yukon is the province next to Alaska and is host to the famous "Yukon Quest", the 1000 mile dog- mushing race - often referred to as "The Toughest Race in the World" not least because of the distance the mushers travel and the intensity of the cold. Recent temperature reports indicate that it is -50 C without the wild-chill. In these temperatures exposed body parts freeze within minutes.
The Yukon Arctic Ultra is a self supported non-stop footrace that follows in the footsteps of the Yukon Quest - starting 2 days after the mushers and with an 8-day cut-off time to run 300 miles and reach the finish. The race will follow the dog trail that will take us north from Whitehorse along parts of the frozen Yukon River and into the interior. We will be heading into Klondike country and will continue as far as Pelly Farms.
I will be running as much as possible, pulling a pulk that will contain all my supplies, including food, clothes and sleeping equipment. The race will require a completely focused and minutely planned strategy as there are no stages - I shall probably take an 8 hour on, 8 hour off approach - however that will be somewhat dependant on conditions.
This is by far the most challenging race that I could participate in, and as usual I will be attempting to raise funds for the National Hospital Development Foundation. I am hoping to raise at least £10,000 which will contribute to the special appeal to raise £1.2 million to fund a groundbreaking research programme that could relieve symptoms and prevent the progression of disability in MS. Although other treatments exist to limit myelin damage, there are currently no therapies available to repair myelin in people with MS, this research aims to change this. I would greatly appreciate your support and if you are interested in learning more about the race, or following my progress, the website is: www.arcticultra.de. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: National Hospital Development Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.