<p>Hello,</p> <p>This July, after 12 weeks of training, myself&nbsp;and&nbsp;5 other brave souls will be rowing from Dover to Calais across the English Channel in&nbsp;a 6-man boat we've named "The Oarient Express". The honourable cause for which we're doing this is the AHOY Centre in Deptford, South London. The AHOY Centre organise sailing and water-based activities for local disabled and disadvantaged people, particularly children. The centre teaches young and old alike not only to sail or row, but&nbsp;provides life-skills and experiences, as well as&nbsp;performing&nbsp;the&nbsp;role&nbsp;of a much-needed medium of social and community integration in a deprived area.</p> <p>As I write this, we have currently raised a terrific amount of money for the trip, including four thousand pounds from a Regatta night that we held at The Parklangley Club, attended by all the Oarient Express team and our sister boat, Channel No. 7 (they will be the FIRST EVER female crew to row the channel), so thanks to everyone who was there for that. There's still a long way to go though, so dig deep and donate whatever you can, thanks.</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>Luke</p>