The Challenge

On December 2nd, the Angels will brave the open ocean with all that it has to offer. They will have no engine and no sails, just their bodies, minds, and oars to get them there. They will be rowing  2 hours on, 2 hours off, 24 hours a day, through extreme heat, severe weather and 40 foot waves. Dodging commercial ships, and trying not to attract the attention of any unfriendly marine life, they will be entirely self-sufficient.

Just how difficult is it?...

To date fewer than 200 people have successfully rowed the Atlantic. In contrast, more than ten times this number have reached the summit of Mount Everest. Although the distance and the challenge is immense in both physical and psychological terms, the crossing is feasible and is completed by a relatively small but well prepared number of teams each year.

The Target : £250,000

The challenge begins well before they set off. At the same time as planning and training to ensure they are physically and mentally prepared, they will also be campaigning to raise funds and awareness for cancer related charities. They have chosen to support Cancer Research UK, Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity, and Trinity Hospice. Their aim is to raise £250,000 to support sufferers and future sufferers of cancer through the work of these charities.

They have chosen cancer charities as a result of their own personal experiences with the disease. Fiona’s Mum died of cancer, and 5 years later Fiona was diagnosed with an unrelated form. She has recently received her 2 year all clear. Many of the Angels friends and family have been affected by the disease, and sadly it is something that impacts everyone in one way or another in their lifetime.