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Rona ... Arctic Explorer extraordinaire!

Rona Murray is raising money for Ovacome
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Arctic expedition · 11 January 2008

Ovacome is the national UK ovarian cancer charity focused on providing support to anyone affected by ovarian cancer. We are a strong community working together with the aim of reducing isolation, sharing information, promoting knowledge and supporting anyone affected by the disease.

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On 18 April, I will be leaving for the Canadian Arctic to trek 110 miles across the Penny Ice Cap on Baffin Island.  This may seem a little unusual, but perhaps "unusual" should be my middle name.  The trek will involve "man"-hauling my own sled, containing all the equipment and provisions necessary for a two-week trek, in temperatures that could reach -40degC!  And I am very excited (some would say mad)!  Fewer people have completed this expedition than have scaled Everest!!

After several other challenges, this will be my "swan-song" in terms of fund-raising (I am, after all, an OAP!) and I am hoping you will help me make it my most successful effort!  I particularly want to help Ovacome as a way of supporting my dear friend, Lizzie, who is battling this dreadful disease ... keep battling, Lizzie! 

All expenses/costs have been paid by me personally, and every penny raised will go direct to Ovacome.  PLEASE SPONSOR ME.  Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Ovacome 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.

Many thanks for your support.

Donation summary

Total
£1,725.00
+ £425.90 Gift Aid
Online
£1,585.00
Offline
£140.00

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