Charlotte Eddington
| NATIONALITY: | British |
| HOME: | Ranby, Lincolnshire / London, UK |
| PROFESSION: | Chartered Surveyor |
| AGE: | 26 |
| HEIGHT: | 169cm (5'7") |
| WEIGHT: | 67kg (148 lbs) |
| PREVIOUS FURTHEST NORTH: | Toronto, Canada |
| PREVIOUS COLDEST PLACE: | The Alps (-10°C) |
| WEBSITE: | www.polargirls2007.co.uk |
BIOGRAPHY
Charlotte, what has inspired you take part in the Polar Race?
The wish to push myself further than I ever have before and to experience something extremely challenging but extraordinary.
What do you think you will miss the most in the Arctic?
Food!
Which word best describes your team-mate, Sarah?
"Determined."
What's your biggest apprehension about the Polar Race?
Being unable to complete due to matters outside our control. For example, because of illness or serious injury.
What's your favourite food for putting on the weight necessary for surviving in the Arctic?
Hundreds of M&S melting chocolate puddings (as per the adverts). Mmmmmmm.
Finally, please can you give me your score out of ten, for the following:
Fitness? In April 2006, it was 5; in April 2007 it's going to be 10!
Ability to not get lost? 9.5
Ability to cope with the cold? 7
Ability to keep a stiff upper lip in the face of adversity? If there were alcohol then 10, but as there is not, 7.
Thank you Charlotte. Good luck with the race.
SPONSORS
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The main sponsor for the girls is
CB Richard Ellis.
Charlotte works for the company within the Corporate Advisory
Services team in London. The company is the world's largest
commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2005
revenue), serving real estate owners, investors and occupiers
through more than 350 offices (including affiliate and partner
offices) worldwide. |
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CHARITIES
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Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. It supports research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 3,000 scientists, doctors and nurses. Cancer Research UK is one of the few organisations of its kind with the ability to take advances in basic research all the way from the laboratory to the patient. It is a European leader in the development of novel anti-cancer therapies and its extensive programme of research in clinical units ensures that new treatments reach patients as quickly as possible. Key to its success are the flagship Clinical Cancer Research Centres. These bring together world-class scientists and doctors on major hospital sites working side-by-side and with cancer patients on innovative areas of research — such as using viruses to kill cancer cells and tailoring cancer treatments to a person's genetic make-up. |
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