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Polar VisionSeeing Beyond Limits
Polar Vision December 2011:
Seeing Beyond Limits
Polar VisionSeeing Beyond Limits
Polar VisionSeeing Beyond Limits
Polar Vision is a truly extraordinary and inspiring expedition, following in the tradition of great
polar explorers such as Scott, Amundsen, and Shackleton
Crossing Antarctica from the coast to the South Pole is considered one of the hardest expeditions, comparable to climbing Mount Everest or sailing solo around the world
Alan Lock will be the first visually impaired person to complete this challenge
Overview
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The Challenge
Setting off on the two-month expedition in the Antarctic Spring, the team will start from the coast and will trek approximately 600 miles across the frozen Antarctica continent to the South Pole. The team will be pulling their food and equipment on polar sleds weighing up to 100 lbs.
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The Goal
1. To set a record for the first visually impaired person to trek from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole
2. Polar Vision will aim to raise invaluable awareness, publicity and funds for sight charities:
Polar VisionSeeing Beyond Limits
Alan LockAlan Lock is a former Royal Navy Officer currently living in Berkeley,California. In late 2003 Alan suffered the loss of much of his vision from arare genetic eye disease.
Despite this blow, Alan was determined to maintain his passion for sportsand challenges, and in doing so hoped to support those who were in asimilar, and often far worse situation. Since his sight loss Alan has worked ona number of major fundraising and awareness initiatives, most recent ofwhich was a Guinness World Record - rowing the Atlantic Ocean whichraised over $80,000.
Alan currently is currently completing his MBA at UC Berkeley.
The Team
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Andrew Cooney, Andrew Jensen, Garrick Hileman, Richard Smith
The Team
The Polar Vision team has been brought together through the ties of friendship, military service and a
uniting passion to reach the South Pole.
Building on a combined experience that includes polar exploration, ultra-marathon running and high altitude mountaineering, the Polar Vision team aim to deliver a professional and successful expedition that will make a positive impact to the lives of the
visually impaired around the globe.
Andrew Cooney
Richard Smith
Garrick Hileman
Andrew Jensen
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The Opportunity – Polar Vision and China
We are looking for companies who may wish to partner with us to make this expedition a reality – in return we can offer:
1. Worldwide Brand Exposure
2. Demonstrate Products
3. Chinese Citizen Joining
the Team
Huge scope for highlighting a brand both in China, the USA and internationally , through a major media plan and a documentary.
The expedition allows huge scope for the demonstration of products and services in a high profile, global event. This includes
clothing, consumer electronics and telecoms.
We have the potential for a Chinese person to join the team, helping to set a Guinness World Record on the 100th Anniversary
of the South Pole being reached.
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The Opportunity
Product used in Antarctica
Company flag at the South Pole
International media exposure & PR
Interactive staff involvement
Positive philanthropic impact in U.S. and overseas
Pre and post expedition talks
Exclusive photo and video from Antarctica
Your logo on clothing and equipment
Partnership Levels Benefits of Partnership
Name sponsor of expedition
Logo placed on polar-vision.org website
These are just some of the possibilities – we will work with you on customizing your sponsorship so that it best meets your goals
Flagship SponsorFlagship Sponsor
Part Sponsor
Part Sponsor
Equipment Supplier
Equipment Supplier
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Contact the Polar Vision team
U.S. Office: UK Office:Richard Smith Alan Lock(603) 646-7381 0044 1275 [email protected] [email protected]
Please also visit us at www.polar-vision.org or request a detailed proposal document from the team
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