Breast Cancer Care Events

 

You may have heard of extreme challenges but this one is to rival all. Si Bayliff, Jules Bartlett, Carlyle Jenkins and Andy Pocock are the four men that make up River and Mercantile Team Helmut Adventure Racing (see the photo at the bottom of the page) and are taking on the Yukon Arctic Ultra in February 2009 with the aim of raising £50,000 for Breast Cancer Care.

About the event

The Yukon Arctic Ultra is the most extreme endurance footrace in the world. The team will cover 515kms, (that’s 12 ½ marathons) non-stop in six days enduring temperatures of -30C, while pulling a sled laden with essential survival gear. The temperature, terrain, lack of food and sleep that this challenge entails has meant that only 47 people in the world have ever completed it despite many numerous attempts.

River and Mercantile Team Helmut sets off for this immense challenge on 11th February 2009 taking them to the Northern Arctic tip of the Yukon Territory in Canada. The route will then take them along the infamous and brutal Yukon Trail during the very bleak Canadian winter season. To prepare for this challenge the men have been training in Richmond Park with full kit and pulling rubber tyres to simulate the weight of the sledges they will be hauling. This has generated a lot of interest and the team has been amazed by the response and would like to extend their thanks for all the support from their sponsors and the general public.

We are delighted that the team has chosen to support Breast Cancer Care and in turn hope you will choose to support these four amazing men in their challenge either by sponsoring them or buying one of their limited edition Buff headwear garments.

Show your support

If you are inspired by the team’s efforts why not show your support? Every pound and penny donated goes to Breast Cancer Care and will help to support the 44,000 men and women newly diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK.

To find out more or to donate to their challenge please go to www.teamhelmut.com or sponsor them directly on the team’s Justgiving page http://www.justgiving.com/teamhelmut

Buff Headwear

River and Mercantile Team Helmut have partnered up with Buff headwear to offer a bespoke 'Yukon Arctic Ultra Buff' with 100% of the profits coming directly to Breast Cancer Care. Buff’s are the original multifunctional headwear garment, they are uniquely versatile and can be worn in up to 12 different ways on your head or round your neck to keep you cool or warm and offer protection from the elements when you are out exercising or running through the Arctic! The Buff features the Breast Cancer Care logo and comes in two types, one with extra fleece for colder days. To buy one of these fantastic items please visit our webshop page.