THE BIPOLAR EXPEDITION UNDERSTANDING THE EXTREMES.

THE BIPOLAR EXPEDITION

THE BIPOLAR EXPEDITIONUNDERSTANDING THE EXTREMES


Imagine a world without ………………..

Winston Churchill Van Gogh Beethoven

These incredible people are just some of the many that have lived with Bipolar Disorder



What is Bipolar Disorder?

• Characterized by disabling mood swings between mania and depression.

• A higher suicide rate than any other disease or mental illness.

• 6th leading cause of medical disability worldwide. • Greater degree of disability than osteoarthritis, HIV

infection, diabetes, and asthma.• 70% of patients are misdiagnosed.• Bipolar Disorder imposes a substantial economic burden on

society. • Estimated annual societal cost in Australia is $1.59billion, of

which about half in indirect costs. • In Australia, over 200, 000 people are suffering from this

illness. • Every untreated patient costs their employer an average of

$10, 000 per year in lost productivity.


Aims• To build a new awareness within Australia and internationally about the issues facing people with Bipolar Disorder.

• To raise funds to give grants for vital research into the causes and more effective diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder.

• To inspire a world-wide audience via the documentary by combating the stigma currently associated with mental illness, and demonstrating that people with Bipolar Disorder can not only lead ordinary live but can achieve extraordinary things and lead full and successful lives.



Ski with me to the last degree

• I believe a carer is a person who has extended friendship, emotionally and financially supported and shared in the frustrations with a close person with a mental illness.


The impact of living with Bipolar Disorder

• If your loved one has bipolar disorder, you can be an instrumental support throughout the treatment and recovery process.

• Here are some tips for family members:– Educate– Encourage – Get involved


Empathy vs. Sympathy

• It is important to take care of yourself

• It’s important for you to build your own support system

• You will be best able to support the person you care about when you are healthy, rested and relaxed.


“Do not follow where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”


South Pole – November 2009


North Pole – April 2010


Why?

• In order to combat the massive public stigma associated with Bipolar Disorder, we have to think big and travel to the extremes to raise awareness. Sending teams to both poles will attract massive public attention and will be an adventure that parallels the extremes of the disorder.


PuntusArenas

PatriotHill

89o

SP

Antarctic Circle

The Last Degree to the South Pole

November 2009Distance: 112km Duration: 20 days including 14 days on ice


"I am hell-bent for the South Pole — God willing and crevasses permitting."- Edmund Hillary.


Arctic Circle

Longyearbyen

BorneoIce station89o

NP

Distance: approximately 110kmDuration: 12 days including 9 days on the Arctic ice


The Last Degree to the North Pole

April 2010


• Over 19 year’s experience in the adventure travel industry.

• Has led expeditions in over 64 countries.

• World Record Holder for the fastest journey from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole.

• Skied to both the North and South Pole several times.

• Lecturer at the Royal Geographical Society and a published wildlife photographer. Jason De Carteret



THEBIPOLAREXPEDITION has teamed up with Peregrine to offer 100 people the

opportunity to go on a spectacular 13 night cruise to cross the Antarctic Circle in December

2008.

This journey takes us to one of the world’s most awe inspiring destinations. Sailing aboard

our well-appointed vessel, we see Antarctic nature in all its glory, and even to spend a night

camping out on shore if you wish.


Crossing the Antarctic Circle Cruise

December 2008

Peregrine Adventure is donating 10% of the voyage fare to go towards research on Bipolar Disorder.


Partners

• Australian Rotary Health Research Fund– Provides financial support to research projects

within Australia which have the potential to enhance the health of the community.

– Last year contributed $1.51 million to support Mental Illness research in Australia.

– Setting up THEBIPOLAREXPEDITION named funding scheme.


Partners

• Black Dog Institute – An educational, research, clinical and

community-oriented facility dedicated to improving understanding, diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders.


Ski with me to the last degree to raise awareness for Bipolar

Disorder

• How YOU can support:– Online Donations can be made at

www.bipolarexpedition.org – As a registered charity, donations in Australia

are tax deductible.– Spread the word about our expedition and

what we hope to achieve.

• Donated Items Wanted– Bipolar Ball – Networking Function with Craig Hamilton

• Corporate Sponsorship Pack

http://www.bipolarexpedition.org/


Contact Us

• Lisa Devereaux• E: [email protected]• Sponsor me:

www.gofundraise.com.au/lisa

• Jason Hawley• E: [email protected] • Sponsor me:

www.gofundraise.com.au/jasonhawley

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.gofundraise.com.au/lisa

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.gofundraise.com.au/jasonhawley


Thank You

"Superhuman effort isn't worth a damn unless it achieves results." — Ernest Shackleton.

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