Amanda Casey is gearing up for a freezing adventure in Sweden to support terminally ill patients and their families
Glasgow: Amanda Casey is about to take on a wild challenge. She’s heading to Sweden to brave temperatures that could drop to -30°C. And guess what? No electricity or running water for over a week!
Amanda will join 11 others for the Marie Curie Arctic Survival Challenge. They’re doing this to raise funds for a charity that helps terminally ill folks and their families. Pretty inspiring, right?
When they arrive in Sweden, they’ll meet three ex-army guides. They’ll spend three nights in a wilderness cabin, boiling water from melted snow. Sounds like a real adventure!
With temperatures ranging from 0°C to -30°C, they’ll need to keep fires going and fish in icy lakes. Plus, they’ll be building a six-foot snow hole for sleeping. Talk about roughing it!
Amanda has already raised an impressive £7,800. She even auctioned off a guitar from singer James Blunt’s 2006 world tour. How cool is that?
She shared how her work as a Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie lets her see the amazing care they provide. It’s all about compassion and kindness during tough times.
Amanda’s friend, Raymond Marshall, is joining her. He’s doing this in memory of his father-in-law, who received care at the Marie Curie Hospice in Glasgow. It’s a heartfelt tribute.
Raymond plans to spend eight days in the wilderness, tackling activities like snowmobiling and ice fishing. It’s going to be a tough but rewarding experience.
He also highlighted how the Marie Curie Hospice is a warm and friendly place, offering personalized care. It’s not what most people expect, and it’s truly special.
Both Amanda and Raymond are grateful for all the donations they’ve received. If you want to support their cause, you can donate online. Every little bit helps!
