Scourie man completes six day Arctic challenge for children’s hospice charity
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A 62-year-old fish farmer from Sutherland recently pushed his fitness to the limit by completing an extreme endurance challenge in the Arctic Circle in aid of children’s hospice charity, Children’s Hospice Across Scotland (CHAS).
Scourie man James Brown, who is also a regular Tough Mudder competitor, battled freezing conditions of minus 25 while he navigated his way across the icy tundra using cross country skis and snow shoes over a period of six days.
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He also had to set up camp during the epic expedition of survival and adventure.
Mr Brown, who is originally from Liverpool, said: “I’ve lived in the Highlands of Scotland for nearly two years now and I’d like to give something back to my community so I decided to raise funds for CHAS.
“CHAS has been supporting families throughout Scotland for the last 30 years helping families get through the toughest of times.
“They offer dedicated support and respite for families of children with life shortening conditions at their two hospices in Kinross and Balloch and through their outreach teams in the highlands and across Scotland which visit families in their own homes.”
Speaking about his fundraiser, he said: “My challenge lasted six days on the ice taking in navigation and survival tactics. From dressing correctly to eating enough calories, building snow holes to lighting fires.
“I am actually going to be doing a second part to this challenge in March 2025 where I’ll be travelling for six days across the ice camping and using basic huts on route, travelling from Norway through Finland and into Sweden.
“Thank you to everyone who has donated already – it is much appreciated.”
A spokesperson for Mr Brown’s employers, Loch Duart, who donated £1000 to his fundraising challenge, said: “James is a much respected and valued member of our team and we were delighted that we were able to support him, and CHAS in this epic challenge.”
James has raised £1158 already for CHAS and donations can still be made through his Justgiving page at justgiving.com/page/james-brown-1707327765264.
