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The Husky Challenge
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| Date: | 17 April 2012 |
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| Location: | Norway to Sweden |
As humans migrated across the Bering Straight and into North America, fully domesticated dogs accompanied them as far back as 15,000 years ago.
As airplanes took over the mail routes in the 1920's and 1930's, and with the coming of the highways and trucking transportation in the 1940's and 1950's, sled dogs lost their prominence.
'Alaskan Huskies'' are the most commonly used breed of sled dog in the North today.
These sled dogs can outrun almost anything on four legs over distances greater than 50 or 60 miles. They are well-known for their very tough feet, strong hearts and insulating undercoats are incredibly strong-minded while still being dedicated to the humans who love and care for them, and truly enjoy running in harness with their teammates and their mushers.
A group of keen fundraisers from the Royal London Hospital have taken on the challenge of travelling 250km from Norway to Sweden, with the help of some huskies, in April 2012. The group have decided they would like the money they raise to go specifically towards Stevenson House, having worked closely with the house and witnessed the growing need for family accommodation.
They hope to raise £24,000 and to help reach this target the group will also be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge in September.
You can find out how to support them by contacting Lydia on 020 7931 8695, or by visiting the justgiving page.
They hope to raise £24,000 and to help reach this target the group will also be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge in September.
You can find out how to support them by contacting Lydia on 020 7931 8695, or by visiting the justgiving page.
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