Welcome to the crazy but wonderful challenge inspired by Andy 'bigarms' Powell (don't ask, I think it's a Navy thing!) to motivate Radiography departments across the UK in an effort to row 100 km in teams of 10 on indoor machines. We must be mad!!  But as always there is a benefit to this madness in the hope that we can persuade you good folk to sponser our efforts in aid of our fantastic local charity the Eden Valley Hospice.

The RESULTS are in!

Saturday proved to be a day of heroic individual and team efforts as every single rower within the three teams of 10 completed their requisite FORTY goes on on the rowing machine over a 7 hour period to bring their teams home.

Blood, sweat and tears there was not, well maybe some sweat, but there was plenty of pain and exhaustion and more than a few moments of doubt, but the superb spirit of co-operation that was exhibited within all three teams meant that everyone overcame their personal walls each time they hit them.

It was a day of great pride not only for the rowers but also for all the members of staff who took time on their day off to show fantastic support and help fundraise, and for the superb generosity shown by members of the public parting with their dosh into the Hospice buckets to the astounding tune of £537.66!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Though this figure was certainly elevated due to Neils quirky quiz which managed to raise money even when people didn't want to play it, and by Alice and Sarahs charm as they handed out world radiography day stickers to passers by.

Our gallant team times:

Calcaneum Spurs:  Jonny Atkinson, Alison Bell, Jean Grubb, Katie Brown, Mandy Warwick, Jane Culley, Alan Jackson, Laura Sprott, Louise Morrison.   Completed 100K:  7 hrs 30 mins

Radial Head Bangers:  Andy Powell, Jane Gibson, Jason Cook, Nicola Ostridge, Caroline Clark, Penny Beck, Dr John Edge, Nathan, Gary Woods, Sian Houghton. Completed 100K:  6 hrs 32 mins

Bone Idle Rowers: under Dr Burke who did not live up to their team name:  Completed 100K:  6 hrs 29mins

6 other teams were going through the same agony across the UK on Saturday and here are their times below:

Fort Blockhouse Staff (PT):  5 hrs 50mins

Royal Haslar Military Hospital: 6 hrs 9 mins

Queen Alexander Hospital (Elite) : 6 hrs 35 mins

Portsmouth University:  6hours 55 mins

Pilgrim Hospital:  Results not in.

Though we have already smashed our target we could do still more, the webpage will be up until February so lets see if we can double or triple our target and really make a difference! Send it on to your mates so that they can have a look at pics of the day.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to make sure Eden Valley Hospice gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please keep sponsoring us!