My story

So to all friends and work colleagues: for those of you who know and those who do not I have entered into the Polar- challenge 2010. On April 10th I will be leaving the warm surrounds of the Financial Ombudsman Service and heading off to Camp Resolute, high in the Canadian Arctic. From here I will spend several days acclimatising and making the final adjustments to sorting kit before the big off so to speak on April 20th. Some of you may be aware that this trip is no walk (or ski) in the park; it’s a five day walk to the start line of the race. This race is essentially in one of the toughest environments on this planet. I will start from Polaris Mines and follow my own route for a gruelling 360 miles to the North Pole, passing two dedicated check points on route.

When asked why? I say why not? Seriously though I have not taken the challenge on lightly, and know the challenges I am likely to face and have to overcome in this daunting time ahead! The challenge involves pulling a sledge weighing 55kgs, which will contain my life essentially. This ‘Pulk’ as they are known will contain the tent, fuel and food for a sustained trek to the pole. I will also have a satellite phone, GPS and a shotgun (in case the polar bears get too friendly) but that is pretty much it. Total solitude for 15-20 days at minus 50 degrees, I can hear the silence now.

For myself I know its not the best time for asking friends to dig deep but I am offering a chance for you to get something back-: For every single donation of £30:00 your phone number will be added to a draw for the chance to win a case of wine. For any donation over £15 I will send a post card from the North Pole and provide an extensive photo library of the trip.

I thank you all for your donations large or small in the mean time you can follow our progress on the following links (should work here)

http://www.polar-challenge.com/

http://www.extremeworldraces.com/

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Donations 33

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Well done James, did you have the TVR as back up? from Howard and friends

Donation by Howard Callanan on 14/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done James from Wendy & kevin and our friends from Colchester

Donation by Wendy Spinks on 14/06/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Very well done James from Michael and Pat

Donation by Michael Kelly on 14/06/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good on you James, crazy but so fantastic coming forth Wow!!! from Marie Linda & Paul and Darren & Ziggie xx Well done

Donation by Marie-Linda & Darren on 23/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Congratulations James, something to tell the grand-children what an amazing adventure, Frank all the way from Ipswich

Donation by Frank on 23/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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James, we are all so proud of you well done cant wait to hear about your adventure, love Nanny Davers, Ian & Jeanie, Natalie & Lewis and Jon xx

Donation by Nanette Davers on 23/05/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Beryl Thripp on 22/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Hey JD, completing this amazing challenge is a FANTASTIC achievement, let alone coming 4TH!!! So proud of you, can't wait to catch up! Emms xxxx

Donation by Emma Binning on 19/05/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

 

Many Congratulations James 4th is a great place to be what an acheivment best wishes Pauline & Simon Davers

Donation by Pauline & Simon on 19/05/10

£25.00

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Well done James. What's next?

Donation by Eileen North on 19/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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The proudest 12 days 23 hr & 35 minutes of my life James, to achieve such a challenge crossing the finish line in forth place was fantastic. Well Done

Donation by MUM xx on 08/05/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Dream the impossible dream little cous' X

Donation by Sharon. X on 01/05/10

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James with courage nothing is impossible, well done you for following your dream xx

Donation by Aunty Marie & Frank on 29/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Donation by Gavin Williams on 12/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck! Enjoy your frozen banana and walnut cake.

Donation by Frankling Financial Ltd on 08/04/10

£100.00

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Will you still take ice in your drinks! Best of luck

Donation by Alan Burgess on 08/04/10

£15.00

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Best of luck mate!!

Donation by Alex Lorenz on 08/04/10

£30.00

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Very best of luck. Have an amazing time.

Donation by Helen & James on 08/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Honey. Enjoy your amazing adventure x

Donation by Andrea on 06/04/10

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Don't forget your thermals or cuddly bear, James Look out for brass monkey's

Donation by Henry & Sandra on 30/03/10

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Best of luck JD

Donation by SteveR on 30/03/10

£50.00

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Best of Luck

Donation by Richard Swindlehurst on 26/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck James - you can do it!!

Donation by Chloe on 23/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good Luck

Donation by Damian Hidalgo-Giles on 22/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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good luck James, you crazy fool..... (jealous really)

Donation by Darren Woodyatt on 15/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,135.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,135.00
  • Gift Aid£220.00

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