The Polar Challenge 2006

[Cruella]

Having never done anything like this before, my husbands taking part in the largest ever televised race to the North Pole.
He's going to be walking across 320miles of the Arctic! (i know he wants a break from my nagging but i think this is a bit extreme!) It'll take him about 3 weeks.
Apparently more people have reached the summit of Everest than have done this challenge, so you can see how extraordinary this once in a lifetime experience is.
To fund the team and raise money for charity they are looking for businesses that might want to part sponsor the team. Also ideas for donation prizes to raise money at an auction which will be at a big party night with live bands, in February.
The other key fund raising event will be a dance in London, also in February, this is in the process of being organised but the DJ line up is looking very exciting!!
If anyone has any contacts, ideas or can help in any way please PM me.
Thanks, Di x

[Dizzy]

I'm sure that the forumites will try and support you and Mr Cruella in any way they can.

I will definetely attend any dance events!!!

[Icey]

The other key fund raising event will be a dance in London, also in February, this is in the process of being organised but the DJ line up is looking very exciting!!

If your price is a fair one (which I'm sure it will be) I will forego my usual bleat about concession prices.

Also, what's the charity? If it's the "Buy Cruella new dances shoes" charity then I'm expecting free snacks, drinks, blah, blah, blah as well at the event

[Cruella]

I'm sure that the forumites will try and support you and Mr Cruella in any way they can.

I will definetely attend any dance events!!!

Thanks Dizzy, i've already spoken to 4 top DJ's and they have all been really gracious about helping out. So fingers crossed, it'll be a top night.

[Cruella]

On the 14th January Mr Cruella is going to Austria for a week of specialised training for his Polar challenge. Including shooting training (to help avoid killing the polar bears if attacked ) and jumping into an icebath!


Anyone interested in seeing more info. Check out this website.
http://www.polar-challenge.com

[thewacko]

I'm sure that the forumites will try and support you and Mr Cruella in any way they can.

I will definetely attend any dance events!!!

count me in on this one, and I will try to get a gang of us from Greenwich too

keep us posted on the event

ps dont tell witty bird or missy dee I have done anything serious here as I am trying to build a bad boy rep

[Cruella]

count me in on this one, and I will try to get a gang of us from Greenwich too

I think perhaps you just liked the picture of the guy in his underpants! That won't be the dress code by the way.

[Missy D]

count me in on this one, and I will try to get a gang of us from Greenwich too

keep us posted on the event

ps dont tell witty bird or missy dee I have done anything serious here as I am trying to build a bad boy rep

Ah what a cutie you are Mr Wacko!

I will come along to any dance event Cruella with sister Dee and Witty!

[WittyBird]

I will come along to any dance event Cruella with sister Dee and Witty!

Absolutely

[Missy D]

What charity is this for Cruella?

[Cruella]

What charity is this for Cruella?

Cystic Fibrosis

[dee]

Ah what a cutie you are Mr Wacko!

I will come along to any dance event Cruella with sister Dee and Witty!

Count me in

[thewacko]

Ah what a cutie you are Mr Wacko!

I will come along to any dance event Cruella with sister Dee and Witty!

I am doomed doomed

love to dance with you tried double trouble but three all at once . . . hey taz where did you put that can of red bull

[Cruella]

Help wanted!! The planned venue for the charity dance we are running is not available!
Anyone that knows of a suitable venue (preferably in london) and has a possible contact please PM me. Ideally we are trying not to clash with other events, so we would like to work towards the 4th February. Other dates offered are still a possibility though.
Thanks

[Rhythm King]

Interestingly, one of the Ceroc staff at the ISH last night was wearing a jacket with patches/logos for this. I asked him about it, but he said the jacket had been a present.

[Cruella]

Finally i've booked a venue for the charity dance. It's on the 18th February. 8pm til 1am. The venue is The Saxon Suite, Daventry Leisure Centre. Daventry, Northants. NN11 5AF. I've secured top DJ's and am so excited
I'll post full details when all is finalised.
Please tell all your friends and your friends, friends etc...

[Cruella]

Building on the success of the Polar Freezestyle which raised £1,500 for Macmillans Cancer Relief, The Team Oldhouse are now aiming to raise £100,000 for The Shooting Stars Childrens Hospice. To help achieve this they have set up an innovative web site. www.polarpixels.co.uk Please click here to have a browse.
It allows you to donate online by buying pixels which can then be used to advertise and link to a business or personal website. The pixels can be of any picture or logo you choose.
So far, in just 2 weeks, £3,100 has been donated from lots of businesses, family and friends. With just 13 days to go before they set off for the North Pole it would be great for morale to see that amount rise.