Nerys Price-Jones and Caroline Platt’s Arctic Circle journey

Amidst the challenging terrain of the Arctic Circle, Nerys Price-Jones and Caroline Platt, accompanied by five other adventurers, embarked on an incredible journey spanning 65km.

The Arctic Trek, a three-day expedition starting from Rovaniemi, Finland, challenged the physical and mental limits of the participants. What makes their adventure truly exceptional is not just the physical feat but the purpose behind itraising funds for The Joshua Tree charity.

The Purpose: For Nerys Price-Jones, Platts Agriculture’s People & Engagement Director, and Caroline Platt, the company’s Managing Director, the Arctic Trek held personal significance. Nerys’s son, Fynle, faced a life-threatening brain tumour in 2019, undergoing a marathon 13-hour operation at Alder Hey Hospital. Throughout, The Joshua Tree provided support to the Price-Jones family, making the cause deeply meaningful to both Nerys and Caroline.

The Trek: The Arctic Trek Challenge commenced from Rovaniemi, Finland, with participants pulling their own kits across icy landscapes and braving freezing temperatures. Camping out in tents each night, the adventurers endured harsh including deep snow, soft underfoot terrain, and whiteouts.

Caroline described the journey as “nothing short of brutal, pushing me to my limits both physically and mentally. From the lowest of lows to the highest of highs, every step tested my determination and resilience.” https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/carolinejplatt

The impact of their efforts is reflected in the close to £70,000 raised thus far for The Joshua Tree. This contribution will provide vital support to families served by the charity, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need during challenging times.