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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

As my friends and family will know I never do things by half...and as such I have organised an Arctic challenge for April 2012... to sledge a team of huskies 250km from Norway, into Sweden through untouched nature, in order to finish at the world famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi. 

This is no ordinary charity challenge and will involve 8 days of physical and mental slog over lapland in temperatures going down to -30c. There are no Hotels, toilets or showers! The 'erm' luxury of a tent and a sleeping bag along with "boil in the bag" dinners are the daily life until the challenge is finished.

I have started training for the event already as being told there are no XXL sleeping bags available is a wake up call!

I have paid for the trip and flights myself and therefore any money donated will be going direct to my charity which is the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

As many of you will know my wife was diagnosed with MS in the last 12 months and given the fantastic oportunity to raise money for the MSC I hope you all dig deep into your pockets.

I will be updating the page as my training goes forwards and as further information on the trip comes in.

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My charity

Multiple Sclerosis Society

Multiple Sclerosis Society

Charity Registration No. 1139257

The MS Society is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to beating multiple sclerosis; investing in world class MS research to find the cause and cure for this devastating neurological condition and providing vital support, information and services to those affected. With your help we can beat MS.

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Congratulations Dave, especially for perservering through the pain in light of your injury. Proud of you mate :)

Donation by Matthew Frost on 17/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 30/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck !!

Donation by Perry Salter on 29/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck David!!! From Mum too xx

Donation by Ellen Banks on 29/03/12

£60.00

+ £15.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mr Clare, Look forward to hearing about it when you get back.

Donation by Lance Mager on 28/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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The best of British to you ! hope all goes well and look forward to hearing about it when you return.

Donation by Al Baird on 28/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dave all the best from the Nelson clan!

Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck! Look forward to hearing all about it. From David, Ruth, Lucy and Sophie x

Donation by Ruth Smith on 27/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So proud of you!! Wish I could give more to help! lots of love and can't wait to see the pictures from the ice hotel!!

Donation by Sarah Howlett on 27/03/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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For my lovely cousin! x

Donation by Nicola Kern on 26/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go,go,go, well done you!!

Donation by Pauline Anderson on 26/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck on such an awesome challenge Love Jacquie and Molly x

Donation by Anonymous on 25/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 23/03/12

£31.00

+ £7.75 Gift Aid

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Sending you some good FP luck!!

Donation by Sally Osmond on 18/03/12

£100.00

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Good Luck!! Just wanted to say....there is no room in the office for a Husky Puppy!!....:)

Donation by Kirsty Browning on 13/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Darren Calafato on 10/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, brilliant cause, what an experience.

Donation by Gail Morton on 04/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck! I am sure you will enjoy the visit to Sweden the most!! Catrine :)

Donation by Catrine Paddon on 01/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I wish you well .MS needs all the research and help it can get.Enjoy the experience and have fun. Good luck and don't forget the thermals.

Donation by Ann Blunt on 08/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Your completely mad - but good luck. Keep the training up and no CAKEY!

Donation by Paul Read on 03/02/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good Luck with this endeavour! Will no doubt see you again soon at Hurstwood Park.

Donation by tanja woodgate on 02/02/12

£15.00

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Good luck

Donation by mark clare on 25/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Fantastic Idea.. Hope you make it all the way to the Ice Hotel ... Keep up that training schedule...... Good Luck :-)

Donation by Sue Potter on 13/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Awesome challenge Dave, all the best!! x

Donation by Bethan Morgan on 12/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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I would be far too nesh for this so you are very brave in my eyes. Good luck and keep warm!

Donation by Alison Dimbleby on 08/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,141.00
  • Offline donations£3,600.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£4,741.00
  • Gift Aid£230.25

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