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I am running 1100 miles across Alaska in the Iditarod Trail Invitational Race. The race, comprising of only 50 invited ultra-endurance athletes, starts on the 24th Feb 2008. Competetors compete solo and cross mountain ranges and frozen sea ice during the course of the race. All in sub zero temperatures, high winds and blizzards. Nearly all supplies are carried for the duration of the race and competetors are entirely self sufficient. I hope to finish in around 25 days, covering ~50 miles per day.

I am the youngest entrant and am the only British person to ever attempt the 1100 mile full distance race.

Please support the Multiple Sclerosis Society and donate through this site, or contact me at joseph_johnstone@hotmail.com to discuss donating in another way. 

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

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Here's for next year, keep training Donation by Evelyn & Chris Brill 08/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

very best of luck joe Donation by bill jacobs 15/03/08  

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What a mad, magnificent adventure! Good luck (from Nick's friends) Donation by Donna Dawson 06/03/08  

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Good Luck Joe - Look after yourself - I'll be thinking of you all the way. Love Uncle Joey Donation by Joey Hancock 01/03/08  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Rachel 29/02/08  

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All the best, hope it all goes well Donation by Riccardo 29/02/08  

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Good luck Joe Donation by Alan Lambert 28/02/08  

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best of luck Donation by danny reginiano 27/02/08  

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Good luck Joe and thinking of you on this courageous journey Donation by Linda Richardson 26/02/08  

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The very best of luck Donation by Joy Rutter 26/02/08  

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the BA one, all the best mate wish I was young enough to join you! Donation by John James 24/02/08  

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Do you want to borrow my compass?!!! Wishing you all the very best. Donation by Tony & Viv 23/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck , keep safe Donation by Nanny J 22/02/08  

£25.00

good luck Joe big feast ready on your return Donation by Val & Bob 22/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hi Joe, Mary Morgan told me about you - what an amazing challenge! The best of luck to you! Donation by Cherie 20/02/08  

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Donation by Jo Leigh 19/02/08  

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Wishing you the very best of luck Donation by Judy Noble 18/02/08  

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Can't wait to see the beard pictures after this! Good luck. Donation by Dominic Farrell 18/02/08  

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GO JO GO Donation by Sandra McPherson 17/02/08  

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Wish i could have waved my magic wand and found you a seat in 'FIRST' Joe! Great cause, GOOD LUCK! Donation by CSD Harry 17/02/08  

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God keep you safe each step of the way - love mum x Donation by Veronica 15/02/08  

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I'm very proud of you - good luck Donation by Nanny Kay 15/02/08  

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Donation by Felicity Haslam 13/02/08  

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Good luck Joe we're behind you every step of the way, well for at least the first mile or so! Donation by Derick B 11/02/08  

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Good luck Joe, I'm a friend of Nic's and a member of the MS Society. What an amazing challenge! Donation by caroline perkins 11/02/08  

£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid

wish i could do it! good luck! Donation by margaret 10/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't know U but what your doing is hardcore-Go for it! Donation by Kevin Sumner 08/02/08  

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Good Luck Joe. Take Care and God Bless Donation by Philip and Hilary 05/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

My wife, Claire and I want to wish you all the best of luck in completing this awesome challenge Donation by John O'Daly 02/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

On behalf of John Oag - Good luck! Donation by Craig Denholm 02/02/08  

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