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Rangers Arctic Challenge 2011

Connal Cochrane is raising money for Rangers Charity Foundation
“Connal Cochrane's fundraising”

on 18 February 2011

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The Rangers Charity Foundation helps to make the world of difference to thousands of lives. We are currently supporting our local hospital, Glasgow City Mission, Simon Community, The Carers Trust and various armed services-related charities, as well as delivering our own community work.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;">Eight intrepid Rangers fans and staff face an arduous 200km journey through the frozen wilds of Norway with husky dog teams to raise funds for the Rangers Charity Foundation.&nbsp; They will cross mountainous terrain north of the Arctic Circle, frozen lakes, pack ice and snow.&nbsp; They will also face temperatures of -30&deg;C and extreme weather conditions in a true test of endurance.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;">Each team member will be responsible for the feeding and care of their own husky team during the week long challenge and will receive expert training in their handling, as well as wilderness survival tips.&nbsp; </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;">Funds raised from the 2011 Arctic Challenge will help the Rangers Charity Foundation continue its work with charity partners UNICEF and The Prostate Cancer Charity reconstructing and equipping seven life-saving health centres in Togo, West Africa and funding&nbsp;awareness raising materials and The Prostate Cancer Charity's helpline.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: Arial;">Good luck to all the 2011 participants and thank you for supporting the team!</span></span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£12,590.00
+ £110.00 Gift Aid
Online
£590.00
Offline
£12,000.00

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