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Please sponsor TakeMyLead (Daryl Seeley) who is taking up the Arctic challenge of the 'Lapland Husky Trail 2010'. In loving memory of my Mum Rita who sadly passed away on 24th February 2010

Did you know that there is NO VACCINE against Meningitis B - the strain which causes almost 90 per cent of all cases in the UK and can kill in under four hours.... It also revealed that 38% of parents mistakenly believe their children had been vaccinated against all forms of meningitis - despite there being NO vaccine against Meningitis B.

I am taking part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be giving me the chance to raise vital funds for MRF. Money raised through sponsorship will go towards funding research into meningitis and septicaemia, supporting those affected by the diseases and raising awareness of the dangers.

It can effect any age group but most in danger are babies, toddlers and young adults

I expect a long, but extremely rewarding week – at least 14 hours per day. I will be driving my own team of six spirited Huskies 250km across frozen wastelands with civilisation left far behind from Norway through Sweden to my Lapland destination 'The Ice Hotel'

I will spend 6 days sledding through rolling highlands, deep forest and frozen lakes into the heart of Lapland.  Sledding from northern Norway crossing the Swedish border through wild and untouched nature. In the early morning light I will be cooking my breakfast, feeding, cleaning and harnessing my own dedicated team of six Huskies, sledding by day and then I will be erecting and sleeping in a traditional Swedish  'Lavvu' tent under the sherbert glow of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), tending my six Huskies in freezing night time temperatures falling below -20 should give me a true feeling for living as the Laplanders do....a real 'hands on' challenge. This challenge is about more than just witnessing the wild forests and ice valleys of Lapland, it is about becoming a part of it and gaining the true Norway/Lapland experience.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Help for Heroes gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation!

Its a fantastic charity...so please, dig deep and sponsor this worthy cause!

Many Thanks

Daryl Seeley - TakeMySledge - Norway / Sweden / Lapland

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Meningitis Research Foundation

Meningitis Research Foundation

Charity Registration No. England 1091105,SC037586, Ireland CHY 12030

Meningitis Research Foundation funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and gives support to people affected.

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Congratulations from Dorothy and Ruby

Donation by Dorothy Broughton on 21/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Very well done Daryl Tony, Eileen and Logan

Donation by Eileen Ward on 02/05/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Brrrrrr

Donation by Jen Loveday on 29/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Your message...Congratulations Daryl! Nice to have you back. Woof woof x

Donation by milo on 29/04/10

£20.00

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Congratulations and really well done - for the expedition home as well as the one you went for!

Donation by Simon Foster on 27/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Well Done Daryl. Who could believe a volcano who be the biggest hurdle to getting home

Donation by Stephen Collard on 19/04/10

£50.00

Donation by Anonymous on 19/04/10

£20.00

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Good Luck Darryl -you are a super chap and are doing this for a very worthy cause. Tony and Eileen Wills

Donation by Tony Wills on 08/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Hope it goes well Daryl have fun and stay safe.

Donation by The Dunnet Family + Jack on 08/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Daryl. Enjoy it, take lots of photos and film. B-)

Donation by Natasha Murphy & Millie the Dog on 07/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jean Power on 05/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Daryl ... wrap up warm!

Donation by Jed Goode on 05/04/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck big man!xxxxxxxxxx

Donation by veronique mangan on 05/04/10

£10.00

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From all the girls(and boys) from the London Rockin'Rollers!You rock!!!!!xxxxxxxx

Donation by veronique mangan on 05/04/10

£50.00

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Good luck Daryl...and enjoy it! xxx

Donation by Robi Borgonovo on 05/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Donation by Celia Caplan on 30/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Darryl from the Burnetts and of course Howard the dog!!

Donation by Justine Burnett on 29/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best of luck!!

Donation by Howard on 18/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Daryl, from Emma, Steve and Alfie

Donation by Emma Barber on 16/03/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Daryl! x

Donation by Claire Johns on 09/03/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Have an amazing time - what a great effort

Donation by Claire and Poppy on 05/03/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Daryl, from all the Royal Windsor Rollergirls.

Donation by Marie Melvin on 16/02/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Best of luck, don't get frostbite!

Donation by Shellfire on 15/02/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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i want to see some pictures after, mind!

Donation by Roisin Roulette on 14/02/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck ! xx

Donation by CLARE SCOTT on 14/02/10

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,981.28
  • Offline donations$1,821.87
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,803.15
  • Gift Aid$363.98

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