Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Following on from our 2006 Thames and Wey Sponsored Row for Combat Stress. My crew of former work colleagues, friends and relatives are rowing over 110 miles, through 34 locks up and down the River Thames to raise money for the charity Combat Stress. The average age of the crew will be above the state pensionable age!

Combat Stress is the leading charity specialising in the care of British Veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences during their service career. Many Veterans leave the Armed Forces with debilitating conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety disorders. Their problems can remain masked for years, and they and their families may be struggling to deal with matters at home. Last year alone, Combat Stress received 1,257 new referrals - bringing the number of ex-Servicemen and women in their care to approximately 4,200. For more information please visit www.combatstress.org.uk

11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment. This exceptionally brave unit  are at the forefront of the campaign in Afganistan as 'IEDS' are a principal weapon of the Taliban. Thus to make life safer for their fellow troops and the local population our bomb disposal people are risking their lives daily. On the 10.00 o'clock news 2.2.2010 the BBC outlined their vital role; more information can be found at : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8492838.stm. Combat Stress will devote their usual wonderful attention to any needs these exceptionally brave men, women, families and relatives require. 

 

The Row

The plan for our Thames Charity Row is as follows:

13th June        Cookham to Wargrave                                              12.5 miles/6 locks

14th June        Wargrave to Whitchurch                                           12 miles/4 locks

15th June        Whitchurch to Shillingford                                         13 miles/4 locks

16th June        Shillingford to Radley                                                 14.5 miles/4 locks

17th June        Radley to Oxford and return to Radley                      11 miles/4 locks

18th June        Radley to Dorchester                                                11.5 miles/4 locks

19th June        Dorchester to Whitchurch                                         14.5 miles/4 locks

20th June        Whitchurch to Henley                                                15 miles/4 locks

 

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So please donate towards our Thames Charity Row and support Combat Stress. Thank you for your support!

 

The Row has been organised by Robin Hope and many more details of his fundraising can be found on his page. He is personally connected to 11 EOD. http://www.justgiving.com/Ralph-Hope

 

Many thanks to everyone for their contributions.

Nick