My story

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.

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The National Brain Appeal

The National Brain Appeal

Charity Registration No. 290173

The National Brain Appeal (formerly the National Hospital Development Foundation) is the charity dedicated to raising funds for The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, one of the world’s leading neurological centres.

Donations 37

Donation by Anonymous on 31/03/05

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/05

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Great effort - well done!

Donation by Anonymous on 10/03/05

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort, Will

Donation by Anonymous on 04/03/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

NEXT STOP THE MOON. BLOODY GOOD EFFORT SON

Donation by KENNY on 27/02/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Heard about this through Katherine Mounde. Good Luck.

Donation by Anonymous on 25/02/05

£20.00

Saw that Gavin had to pull out after 100 miles, hope you make - no news is good news!

Donation by Anonymous on 21/02/05

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done, Will!

Donation by Louise Port on 20/02/05

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Beware the moon

Donation by Mark Harris on 18/02/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 15/02/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Wrap up warm

Donation by Myles Barraclough on 14/02/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

You are nuts. Good lad!

Donation by Anonymous on 11/02/05

£500.00

+ £141.03 Gift Aid

bit disappointed Dingo isn't doing this too. Best of luck Will

Donation by jimbo francis on 10/02/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

William, good luck as always, Rod

Donation by Anonymous on 10/02/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Guess this isn't the challenge to offer double for doing it naked? Good Luck! Hendo

Donation by Iain Henderson on 09/02/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Will

Donation by Andrew Crombie on 09/02/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

I am looking forward to a Pulk ride down to the nearest pub on your return!

Donation by Ed Green on 09/02/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Will, just think this is easy compared to your next adventure!!

Donation by Lucinda Job on 07/02/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Power to you Will - amazing!

Donation by Fiona Neda on 29/01/05

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Mrs C V F de Sausmarez on 28/01/05

£50.00

Yet another glorious challenge Junior. Best of Luck you lunatic.

Donation by Alex Legge on 28/01/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Anonymous on 27/01/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

An incredible effort - masses of luck !

Donation by Lou Dixon on 27/01/05

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

you put me to shame, I couldn't even manage a half marathon... Good Luck, Will

Donation by Emma Kendrick-White on 27/01/05

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 27/01/05

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$3,674.10
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,674.10
  • Gift Aid$1,006.28

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