June 8, 2009
Funds needed for expedition
WHAT can be tougher than having to ski over 800 kilometres across Antarctica, with 100 kilogrammes of gear at minus 40 degrees Celcius?
Apparently, sourcing for funds is.
That is, according to Ms Sophia Pang, who is set to be the first Singaporean woman to leave her footprints on the South Pole.
The 36-year-old mother of three beat over 70 Singaporean applicants earlier this year and won herself a place in the Commonwealth Women’s Antarctic Expedition team.
The all-women team is scheduled to arrive in London for the final preparation in November, before they set off to trek the snow-laden terrains.
But Ms Pang needs about $100,000 for the expedition, and she has yet to secure any sponsorship from local companies despite persistent attempts.
Still, the aerobics instructor remains optimistic and continues training religiously with the help of the Singapore Sports Council.
Will Ms Pang have to withdraw from the team if no funds are available by November?
