Rachel Smith is fundraising for Breast Cancer Care

Atlantic Rowing Challenge 2007

Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race

on 01/11/2007

Arrival celebrations in Antigua

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Team members:

Lin Griesel & Rachel Smith

Raising money for

Breast Cancer Care

Charity Registration No. 1017658

Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by breast cancer. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care. Every year more and more people need our support. You can help us be here for every one of them.

Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk or call our free helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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Rachel Smith

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Raised: 48%

Target: £150,000.00
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.

	In memory of Beth Wiseman, fellow Deepener Donation by Neville Skelton 16/06/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck from everyone in Machynlleth! Safe Crossing! Donation by Welsh Assembly Government Machynlleth 01/06/07	£42.16
	From a collection at the pub. Good luck girls! Donation by The Aleppo Merchant Inn, Carno 01/06/07	£116.39
	You're both barking but I'm full of admiration - save voyage and happy landings! Donation by Bev Edgar 01/06/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	From a fellow colleague in HBOS Donation by Cecilia Harris 01/06/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck, what a challenge, I wish you all the best Donation by Freya Gee 01/06/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Make sure you've got cream for the chaffing!! Rather you than me! Good luck xx Donation by Claire Phillips 30/05/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Pump those muscles girls!!! Donation by Jharna Choudhury 30/05/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best Lin and Rachel Donation by anonymous 24/05/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - you are both crazy! I will try not to lose the boat on the way to La Gomera!!!! Donation by Lisa 23/05/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	What a challenge - you're both MAD!!! Come home safely. Good Luck. XX Donation by Fiona & Tim 15/05/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Bon voyage! Donation by Penny Simpson 11/05/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope you get a fair crossing Donation by Terry Piper 14/04/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Lin & Rachel. What you're doing is amazing! Donation by Andy & Maxine 11/04/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck, I know you'll do really well. Try not to get too wet though! Donation by Harvey 11/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Safe Trip Donation by Alison Durcan 28/03/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sarah Wollaston 27/03/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Cath Burdon 14/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Stop in Philly for a few pints after your row Donation by Peter from the USA 01/03/07	£200.00
	Gaby sends best wishes Donation by Ned Skelton 19/02/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck...very admirable!! Donation by Andymartin 01/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A Christmas Card Hint!!! Donation by Godfrey & Ros Willis 11/01/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	All the best Donation by Elaine - Gordon's colleague 11/01/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Robert Kinnaird 06/01/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	go girls go..... with you all the way. Safe home... Donation by Anne Byrne 21/12/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Helen Aldom 21/12/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A donation in place of Christmas cards! Donation by Rachel Smith 21/12/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rachel Peers 18/12/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thbest way I could think of to celebrate my promotion. Good luck to both of you and Merry Christmas! Donation by Gordon and Dave 15/12/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't forget the padding for your bum. Donation by Pete Warren 12/12/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£8,141.05
Offline donations:	£64,344.34
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,539.72

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