It has been a tough 18 months trying to get all the money together to participate in the Polar Race; there were many people who doubted that I would raise the £22.5k needed to participate, and at times that included me as well! But through a variety of methods I have managed to scrape together the funds required and raise over £8,5k for charity as well. I have had a phenomenal amount of support from family and friends. I have also met and made new friends. I knew the work pre-event would probably be as challenging as the race itself … I think I am right, but the next five weeks will tell!

I have raised just under £6k through Corporate Sponsorship, with Center Parcs being the main contributor.

My Corporate Sponsors are: