In March 2026, in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, a group of fundraisers will take on an epic fundraising adventure: Sledding over 240km through untouched natural landscapes and tending to a pack of husky dogs, before finishing at Sweden's world famous Ice Hotel.  

Follow our Mountbatten Isle of Wight Lapland Husky Trail Challenge blog

Ed Day is among those taking on this challenge, run by specialist Global Adventure Challenges, on behalf of our hospice charity. 

Read what inspires him and sponsor him, below.

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Ed, what made you take on the Lapland Husky Trail Challenge with Mountbatten Isle of Wight?

During a visit to a terminally ill friend earlier in the year, I learned Mountbatten Isle of Wight was seeking participants for this challenge. I knew I had to step forward. I’m now reaching out to everyone I know, and everyone who knows me, to help support the hospice and sponsor me! I promise I’ll give everything I have to complete this challenge. I'm sure we have all known or will know someone who will require care or support from this exceptional group of people.

How are you feeling about the challenge?

I’m feeling a mix of reflection and excitement as I prepare for the challenge. I've started training and dieting!

What are you most looking forward to?

I am hoping to witness the Northern Lights and embrace the isolation, endure the cold, and the physical demands of the journey.

Why Mountbatten Isle of Wight?

I’ve always been an avid supporter of the hospice, as it plays an essential role in the care and support for the terminally ill and their families.

In recent years it has become even more significant to me. Their care for close friends and loved ones who sadly passed away in the hospice, and seeing the level of empathy and compassion they offer has shown me just how vital their work is. That experience compelled me to do more to support them.