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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.

Please can I be added to the bronze sponsors with the newsletter?Good luck with this great challenge Donation by Andy Grant 31/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and I will buy you a drink or two on your return Donation by Romayne Roberts 30/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck girls, I have every faith you can do it!! Donation by Marc Smith 30/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We wish you the very best of luck with this fantastic challenge, hoping wind & current are with you Donation by The Davies Family from Harcourt 30/10/07  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Donation by Adrian Rogers 28/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! This money to go towards Hull Scraper, Fishing Line & Cleats for Sea Anchor Donation by Mike & Louise 27/10/07  

£35.00

Very best wishes to you both for the challenge Donation by Mike Gaffney 25/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

In memory of Elisa Paolino Donation by E Columna 24/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best wishes - I know how hard you have been working and planning for this. Donation by Martin Butler 19/10/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Lin, you are amazing! There is not in my mind you both will break the record! Donation by Mary Booth 18/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

bRADFORD tANGENT WISH YOU GOOD LUCK Donation by Bradford Tangent 14/10/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best wishes Lin. What a great cause and what a great challenge!!! Donation by Simon 11/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Lin! Donation by Simon & Shirley Wong 05/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

See you when you get back !! Donation by Jason Stott 04/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Lin. It is amazing how much you have put into this. Good luck and enjoy it all! xx Donation by Suzy & Dave Wadsworth 04/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best wishes Donation by Bill & Janet Dixon 20/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK ! Donation by PATRICIA 17/09/07  

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Go girls! Have a safe and enjoyable journey. Donation by Matt Lowther 15/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

brave girls. good luck Donation by duncan and sue massie [romayne's friends 08/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My Mum survived twice. Thank U 4 doing this 4 mums & daughters everywhere. Good Luck. Donation by Aimee Wildsmith 23/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration, good luck! Donation by Anonymous 22/08/07  

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It'll bring a new meaning to the term "travel sores" (-: Have a great time!! Donation by Dave 17/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Liz Irving 17/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! Donation by Maggie Kristiansen 31/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Ned's willing you to "do it in style"! Donation by Gerry Moutrey 27/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both a tremendous achievement to complete by Feb 2008 Donation by Richard Davies 27/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian Sawyer (Lifesaver Direct) 24/07/07  

£50.00

Good luck! Donation by Ian Hayes 09/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck with your undertaking! Donation by Richard 17/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Can you bring me back any duty free? Safe trip xxx Donation by David White 16/06/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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