This journey is not over. Our education initiatives have so much momentum, and were committed to sharing even more stories from the Arctic when we return. – Ann Bancroft
I get stubborn and dig in when people tell me I cant do something and I think I can. It goes back to my childhood when I had problems in school because I have a learning disability. – Ann Bancroft
I wanted to be a teacher, but I was a lousy student, one of the slowest readers. It was a tremendous struggle. But Im lucky I had some teachers who saw something in me. – Ann Bancroft
I had no doubts I could go to the pole. I may not be as strong, but I make up for physical strength in other areas, like steadiness and not panicking under stress. – Ann Bancroft
I want to see far more decisions taken far closer to the patients, the passengers and the pupils. Far more power for locally and regionally elected politicians who understand best the needs of their areas. And far more say too for the dedicated staff at all levels in health and education. – Charles Kennedy