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 800km for £800,000 in the toughest race on the planet

 

On the Centenary of Sir Robert Falcon Scott’s iconic trek to the South Pole, we three souls, Gavin Moran, Frank Runge and James Raaff are undertaking the trip of a lifetime for the cause of a lifetime.

 

What’s our goal? To raise £800,000 by racing 800km in the toughest race on the planet.  (OK, the distance is actually 778 km but that doesn’t have quite the same ring to it!).

 

Bottom line, that’s £1000 for every 1km we cover in temperatures of -50°C and winds of up to 80mph. But if we succeed we can all help dramatically improve the lives of over 1,000 young people.  

 

It’s not going to be easy.  We need your help, your love, your compassion and of course your money!

 

Why are we racing?  To support fantastic international charity ‘Keep a Child Alive’. Their mission is simple: to provide treatment, love and support to families affected by HIV/AIDS.  Every £3,000 raised provides a year’s worth of food, clothing, shelter, education and loving care for five households.

 

Who are we?  Some of you may know us from our previously calmer days, but in case not, read below to get the full lowdown.

  

What’s the ‘Centenary Race to the South Pole’ 2011/2?  100 years on from Scott and Amundsen's epic duel, the ‘Centenary Race to the South Pole’ is the toughest endurance race on the planet. In a snapshot, it is the ultimate extreme endurance event, set in one of the coldest, driest, and highest deserts on earth.

 

When is it?  Starting from the frozen coastline of Novo, Antarctica on New Years Day 2012, we will be racing against five other teams, negotiating multiple crevasses, crossing snow bridges of up to 3,000m and just trying to stay alive as we race to be first to the pole.

 

How do you stay involved? Follow our progress and hear all our latest news at: www.extremeworldraces.com.

 

Find more about the race at www.extremeworldraces.com and more about our team over the page.

 

 

Thank you for supporting Team Keep a Child Alive!

 

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