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Travis Perkins’ Andrew Craig completes mega Arctic challenge
Andrew Craig, account manager at Travis Perkins Managed Services, undertook the physically and mentally demanding Artic Challenge in aid of the Alzheimers Society, in honor of his father, who is living with dementia. The two-day expedition, which took place in February, saw him ski across frozen lakes and snow-covered terrain, battling against temperatures as low as -25°C with biting winds that tested his endurance to the limit.
“The physical and mental demands were far more intense than I imagined,” said Craig, who once climbed Mount Snowdon every week for a year, in aid of charity.
“Learning to ski in sub-Arctic conditions was incredibly tough, with each day bringing bruises, while I was grappling with the constant physical struggle of adapting to the harsh environment. The cold was unbearable at times and made it feel as though it was penetrating straight to the bone.” The marathon tested his endurance, survival skills, and mental resilience, but his mission remained clear: raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Society: “My father has dementia, and this made the pain of the journey more meaningful. Knowing that each step was contributing to a cause so close to my heart helped keep me motivated, even in the toughest moments.” Georgie Davies, Corporate Account Manager at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “On behalf of everyone at Alzheimer’s Society, I would like to extend a huge
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one million people are living with dementia in the UK. Alzheimer’s Society provides vital support to people living with dementia, funds groundbreaking research and campaigns to make dementia the priority it should be. Together, we can end the devastation of dementia. To get involved visit
alzheimers.org.uk”
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