SPONSORSHIP - UPDATE

UPDATE - 30.03.06
I can't believe it! I have just totted up all the sponsorship money and I have raised over £1700. My family and friends including friends in the USA and Spain helped me with over £750 and the rest came from my colleagues at work.

It has been a fantastic response and I am glad that I managed to get through what was a hard week for a very good cause.


I have now raised over half the required mimimum of £1000 and that is just from a birthday and Christmas. It goes to show how much money could be put to good causes in lieu of presents.

I am approaching several companies who I either have a close relationship with or whose ethics are in keeping with this challenge.

One company I would like to thank is Equitour who specialises in horse riding adventures overseas. I say adventures instead of holidays as I have been on three now and they are wonderful experiences. I went to Jordan to ride Arab horses in the desert region known as Wadi Rum. I spent five days riding and camping with a small group of people who have now become close friends. It was such a fantastic experience that I returned the followng year.


Jordan 2004

I could go to Jordan every year and not get bored but this year for a change I went to Chile. With old friends and new friends, we rode nimble, surefooted Criollo cross horses for ten days in the Torres Del Paine National Park, staying overnight in Estancias, campsites and wild camping in ancient beech forests at the edge of glacial lakes. There is nothing so exhilarating as galloping across the pampas for miles alongside the local horsemen in their wonderful costumes.


Riding in Chile Jan 2005

Therefore for giving me three of the most exciting adventures of my life and now sponsoring me for this quite different challenge, I would like to thank Louise Lyall of Equitour.

Another company I approached is Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare - I was first introduced to Liz's skincare products by a friend and found them to be exceptional. All the ingredients are completely natural and not tested on animals. I have been using these now for a few years and felt that this company may wish to support me in my challenge. I was delighted when on the 7th March I received a box full of products which will help to protect and moisurize my skin in the harsh Arctic conditions. Thank you Liz - this contribution is very much appreciated.

Thank you also to TENA who has sent some product for my trip.

I would like to thank Alex and Lou from Ded Good Music who kindly put the story of my challenge on their website The Ded Good Music Library They also gave me a neck warmer which was invaluable in the extreme Arctic cold.