FOR some, charity fundraising may involve running a marathon, hosting a special event or baking and selling cakes.
But few would have thought to travel to the Arctic circle to complete a 240km husky sled-challenge.
During Easter weekend, Islander Philippa Le Mottee travelled to Kiruna in Sweden with nine others from across the UK, to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and generate funds for Parkinson’s Jersey – the Island’s branch of the national charity.
The charity supports Islanders struggling with the disease be giving advice, offering free exercise and singing classes, and providing emotional support to those diagnosed with the disease and their families.
Ms Le Mottee chose to raise money for Parkinson’s Jersey due to the support they have delivered to several of her family members over the years.
As part of this challenge, she learnt to drive huskies and set out on a 240km circular route, taking the sled-term over frozen lakes and through the arctic wilderness.
The group slept in tents, drilled for water, and cooked over campfires.
Ms Le Mottee set herself an “ambitious” target of raising £5,000 for the cause, adding that she is “edging closer” to the amount.
To get over her target she is hosting a raffle later this week, with the top prize being four tickets to see Peter Kay in Manchester. Other prizes include a staycation at the Somerville Hotel, a day out at the Merton Aquadome, various vouchers and much more.
Prizes are set to be drawn next Friday 15 May, at the St Mary’s Country Inn, with extra details and tickets available on the “Pawesome for Parkinson’s” Facebook page.
