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Raised so far: £72,485.39
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My story

 

We did it!  At 11.12pm on Saturday 16th February 2008, we crossed the finish line of the race at Cape Shirley lighthouse, Antigua - winning the women's pairs class. Our official race time was 76 days, 11 hours and 12 minutes.

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. Please help us to reach our target and sponsor us online as we aim to raise £100,000 for Breast Cancer Care and cover the cost of the event.

Both our families have been affected by breast cancer and we wanted to get involved in raising awareness and funds. None of the normal fundraising event appealed, so we've decided on something a little more extreme - rowing the Atlantic!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Breast Cancer Care will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor us now!

For more information, please visit www.atlanticrowingchallenge.co.uk where you can read our blogs from the challenge and find out more about the horrific capsize that we suffered 300 miles from the finish line.

Many thanks for your support. Lin & Rachel.

P.S. If you donate £25+ and would like to receive our monthly newsletter, you will need to send your email address to us at rachel@atlanticrowingchallenge.co.uk. Thanks.

Happy Christmas! Donation by Rachel 17/12/08  

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Thanks for your help Donation by Nigel Scott 30/11/08  

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for my late wife angie... well done to both of you !!! Donation by john holman 12/10/08  

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Yay! Donation by Maria Kedward 10/10/08  

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Met you on a campsite in Cirencester - You left us all in awe! Well done x Donation by Emma Burton 23/06/08  

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Great work!! Donation by Gavin Petrie 25/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Better late then never Donation by John Taylor 14/04/08  

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For my sister-in-law Susan Morrison. Donation by Anne-Marie 14/04/08  

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We met you in Antigua - congratulations on your wonderful achievement. IWe feel so honoured to have met you. We live 4 miles from your brother!. Donation by Jacqueline & Merv 04/04/08  

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Well done! Donation by Fiona S (HBOS) 12/03/08  

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Well done!! Donation by Al Pidgen 10/03/08  

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Well done to you both. What a great cause. My grandma said she was proud to have her name on your boat Donation by Mark Harvey & Family 03/03/08  

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Both of you are an inspiration (and a little crazy!). What a brilliant achievement - well done hardly seems enough! Donation by Tracy Edwards 25/02/08  

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Well done. Donation by Maria Kearns 25/02/08  

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What an outstanding achievement. You should be very , very proud of what you've achieved. I really hope you reach your fundraising target. Donation by Shane Millar (HBOS) 25/02/08  

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Nice one! Donation by Graham Hadley 25/02/08  

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What an absolutely amazing achievement & something you can be proud of for the rest of your lives. Well done girls! Donation by Carole Bibby (HBOS) 25/02/08  

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What an achievement. Donation by Mike Smith 25/02/08  

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STUNNING achievement...and gr8 to know you got there safely. True STARS ! Donation by David & Keith 24/02/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Congratulations - and good luck with the target Donation by Gary Toner 22/02/08  

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Well done girls, what an amazing feat! Good luck reaching your target. Donation by Debs Lowther 22/02/08  

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A fantastic achievement and a worthy cause. Donation by Tracey 22/02/08  

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Well Done!! Donation by Mhairi McGiffen 22/02/08  

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Inspirational ! Donation by Pete 22/02/08  

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Wow. What an amazing achievement. Hope you reach your target for such a worthy cause Donation by Dan 22/02/08  

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Well done to you both (and your support teams) from an HBOS colleague. Read your blog on groupnet periodically - I agree, ur an inspiration to all!! Donation by Gavin Orr 22/02/08  

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Amazing achievement !!! Well done. (Read your story on group net) Donation by Sharon Cook (Cust Rel) 22/02/08  

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Unbelievable achievement, an inspiration to all your HBOS colleagues- well done! Donation by Kim 22/02/08  

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Well Done - amazing! Donation by S. McDonald 22/02/08  

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Fantastic achievement, Bravo ! Donation by Muzaffar Ali 22/02/08  

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