Hello

In 2006 we raised enough money to change over 200 lives.  In 2009 will you help change another 200?

Last time it was Everest, this time it's the Arctic Circle.  Can you imagine yourself surviving in a winter wilderness environment, miles from anywhere, with only the skills you've learnt to keep you fed and warm?

In February 2009 I am undertaking an Arctic Survival Challenge in Northern Sweden. The challenge will involve ice fishing, trapping, hunting, fire lighting, building shelters and snow-holes. 

The culmination of the week is a two day survival phase where I put my skills to practice.

Can you help me, and WaterAid in this challenge?
 
If so please sponsor me today.

Many thanks for your support.

Gareth


PS

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: WaterAid 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.


Frequently Asked Questions?

Why should I pay for your holiday?
Freezing temperatures, no heat, loads of strangers, if that's your idea of a holiday fair enough, however I'll also be paying for the trip myself, so that all sponsorship money is donated to WaterAid.

How cold will it get?
I've been told to expect temperatures up to -30c.  Hoewever given the current climate, who knows.

What was your last trip to Everest like?
A great experience, read more here: www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/EverestBaseCamp/



***MONTHLY UPDATES***

July 2008
* The Great Treasure Hunt makes £112.
 
June 2008
* Start of The Great Treasure Hunt £2 per square, £50 first prize.  Draw occurs on 1st July 2008.
 
May 2008
* Chris donates a number of items to sell on eBay
* Start seeking corporate sponsorship

April 2008
* Start tidying up GreenFestivalMan website for another year of festivals, and sponsorship fundraising :)  www.myspace.com/GreenFestivalMan
* Training begins (starting off light)

March 2008
* Things slow down while I revise for my re-sit.

February 2008
* Helen completes a month without alcohol (we all know how hard that is) Well done.  £60 added to the site.
* Hold a Shrove Tuesday pancake cookup for WaterAid (£40 raised)

January 2008
* Preliminary plans for a summer band night and hog roast underway
* Chris agrees to donate some items to sell on eBay
* Helen starts a month without alcohol, I've agreed to sponsor her £1 per day