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The challenge that I'm undertaking involves driving a team of huskies 250km across the Arctic Circle in approximately -30degree temperatures!
The sled begins in Tromso, Norway and we'll make our way through ice valleys and across frozen lakes to arrive at our final destination, the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi Sweden.
The charity I have chosen to help, the Dystonia Society, is one that is very close to my heart as my mum is a sufferer.
| Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder. It causes involuntary muscle contractions which lead the affected parts of the body to develop abnormal movements or postures, with or without tremor. Dystonia can be difficult to diagnose and many patients remain untreated because their symptoms are unrecognised. It is thought that there are more than 40,000 people with dystonia in the UK. Even though dystonia is estimated to be about ten times more common than motor neurone disease, many people have never heard of it. Indeed, until recently, many GPs were unfamiliar with the condition. However, in the last few years, awareness of dystonia has increased and the outlook for people with dystonia is improving. The Dystonia Society, a registered charity, works hard to speed up the processes of both research and recognition. |
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