Salesforce people participate in a wide variety of charity events across any year. I have been involved in several over the last three years but this time I wanted to push the envelope; It’s the first time I will be pushing myself both physically and mentally in ways I have never done before. I can’t wait to see what I can do…..

Day 1 : We'll make our way to Northern Finland from the UK 

Day 2 : A day of acclimatisation on the frozen river (temperatures could be as low as -30 so they could take a little getting used to!) as well as pulk, snowshoe and equipment familiarisation. We’ll also carry out a kit check and safety brief. 

Day 3: We set off from basecamp for our first 28Km trek, hiking in snow and the "fresh" air ! The walk will take most of the day and the route will follow the frozen river before heading west where there are a couple of rolling hills before descending again to a frozen lake where we'll set up tents for the night!

Day 4 : Packing up camp and our sleds (Pulks) after breakfast and start trekking. We embark on a 20km stretch of glorious white wilderness. The trail takes us further into the wilderness. The terrain gets slightly more hilly as we enter the forests - and then break out the tents again 

Day 5 : Legs may be sore but lungs will be clear, eyes will be bright and enthusiasm will be high for the final 18km. The day will end at the Arctic Snow Hotel where we'll get the chance to brave a snow bath and we hope get rest in our Ice Igloos, where an alarm call will hopefully alert us to the Northern Lights blooming overhead!

Day 6 - It's pack up, say goodbye to the Arctic and transfer back to the UK.

So please do get onboard, donate towards my goal !! I'd also like to thank Salesforce, who, as #1 UK Employer, gives me the time from work to help give back.

More About Dreams Come True

Dreams Come True is a national children's charity, whose mission is to enrich the lives of children & young people with serious and life-limiting conditions, by making their dreams come true. 

A dream generates feelings of security & happiness, for children & young people whose lives have been turned upside down. The day to day of everyday life can seem like a mountain to climb, but with a dream a life can be transformed. Even the simplest of dreams can bring a sense of hope and normality. By donating you are making a childs’ Dreams Come True!