In 2020 I set myself the challenge of completing the Blenheim Triathlon - my first ever - for Blood Cancer UK. With your support I was proud to raise over £1200.

My next challenge is to raise funds for the MS Society, to help in the battle against Multiple Sclerosis - a horrible disease that took my Grandpa, a proud veteran and family man, far too early that I never actually got to know him.

Multiple Sclerosis can affect us all. You may have seen in the news recently that actress Christina Applegate revealed her MS diagnosis: bbc.in/3DcaNPa.

So, in April 2022, starting in the Arctic city of Tromsø in Norway, and with the help of a pack of huskies, I shall attempt to sled through the highlands and deep forests of Lapland, covering approximately 270km over the course of 5 days, before arriving in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden.

It will be a true hands-on challenge and something I have never done before. Quite apart from the 5 hours a day of balancing on the sled and literally trying to hold on to my husky colleagues, I will be living just like the Laplanders; camping, cooking and tending to the dogs, all in constant icy untouched nature at temperatures of -20ºC.

High levels of focus, stamina and full body strength are required for such a challenge, which is why I have been in training all year. As founder of Total Boxer I am of course fortunate to have a fully equipped boxing club at my disposal, as well as the generous support of my awesome coaches.

I will continue my training right up to the challenge so I can be in the best condition possible, as I am determined make the most of the experience and raise much needed funds in the battle to cure Multiple Sclerosis.

Please do consider donating anything you can. Your support will be a massive step in helping rid us of such a cruel disease. It will also give me a huge boost during this training period.

To learn more about Multiple Sclerosis, and the important work the MS Society are doing, please visit mssociety.org.uk.

To follow my adventure on instagram, visit instagram.com/mattgarciauk.

For my fundraising video please visit - https://youtu.be/rwbxVVoeVcg.

Thank you for your support.

Matty xx