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2007 Atlantic - La Mondiale

*******on 17th January myself and the crew members of La Mondiale rowed into Barbados to a sea of emotion and champagne popping in a time of 33 days, 7 hours and 30 minutes to set a NEW GUINESS WORLD RECORD.........thank you all for your support and donations xxxx

Rowing Speed Record Challenge Race - 3000 miles

In mid December 2007 myself and 13 fellow crew members will depart from the Canary islands on an epic row to Barbados in an attempt to break the existing world record of 35 days, 8 hours and 30 minutes - a record that over the last 15 years has withstood numerous challenges.

We will be rowing in shifts for 2 hours on and 2 hours off and follow this pattern for the entirety of the trip.

Nothing can really fully prepare us for the mental, physical and emotional challenges that lay ahead. We are just going to have to dig deeper than we can ever imagine. And pray that the weather is favourable.

I am very keen to raise £10 per mile for a unique, small charity called napac (National Association for People Abused in Childhood www.napac.org.uk). It is the only charity of its kind in the UK, so please dig deep, and if you can, forward the donation link to your friends and help raise money for napac, who are quietly helping thousands of victims throughout the land.

In our society I feel abuse is still a topic that goes disproportionately unnoticed and not talked about.  It is a "cancer" that is silently endemic all around us and yet the pain and suffering it causes is so, so needless. In my opinion, it is so widespread, that I can guarantee that those reading this will know, but not necessarily be aware of, a handfull of friends, family or colleagues that have been abused - in whatever capacity - and possibly suffering in silence.

Your donation will largely go towards the costs associated with the call centre. This is the life line of the charity and those that use it. A life line for some that is literally just that - for without someone to talk to, the pain, loneliness and suffering can leave extreme suffers with a limited choice in life. Survive or not survive.

Its very difficult for small charities to compete for donations given the number, type and size of "the competition".

So I urge you to spend a few minutes thinking about these words, and see if it evokes a feeling somewhere within you.

Video clip of napac:

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Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to be sponsored: NAPAC will receive your money faster and, if you re a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Our progress throughout the row can be followed at http://www.oceanrowevents.com

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR TIME AND HOPEFULLY DONATION!

Oliver Dudley

So impressed, good luck with everything x Donation by Selena S 21/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Amazing. Lost for words x Donation by Emma Rollitt 24/03/08  

£50.00

good work fella, heroic effort. you've made my upcoming half marathon attempt look truly puny! Donation by Joe 23/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Sue & Howard 14/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

fantastic stuff, well done to you (and teaky says to pass on that he's really proud of you too) Donation by paul (bf) & susanna 13/02/08  

£50.00

Row Oli Row Donation by Clive Jaques 12/02/08  

£50.00

Well Done, keep up the good work Donation by JUSTIN O'MAHONY 11/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good on you , met you on vivians work shop Donation by alison and ian 06/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done oli Donation by Theresa Feeney 06/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We have always known you would achieve something great in your life. This is it and we are so proud Donation by Tim and Clare Ireland 31/01/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Well done uncle Donation by jdudley 24/01/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

are you there yet? Well done Oli lots of love x Donation by KP (McPhie) 24/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

mad mad mad mad mad Donation by Zonfrillo's 22/01/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Oliver - congratulations on a phenomenal achievement. Very proud to be part of your extended family. Donation by Julian Wakefield 21/01/08  

£20.00

Well done! Thrilled you broke the record Donation by Joy Caton 21/01/08  

£10.00

phenomenal mate x Donation by Jonny and Hannah 21/01/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Unbelievable achievement Oli! Donation by safarihenry 21/01/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

An achievement in a million. Congratulations is an understatement. Donation by Mike Payne 20/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Oli....Good Luck and whatever happens, look back with love and forward with hope. Mx Donation by Mina Matania 20/01/08  

£20.00

Well done - seriously impressed!! xx Donation by Jo & Ben Sharp (Norm's little sister) 20/01/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Dani 18/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Did you consider using a motor? Donation by Fawaz 18/01/08  

£15.00

WAY TO GO!!!!! Donation by pw 18/01/08  

£20.00

Just heard the News ! World Record holders ! Well done Donation by Ken & Lynne Newell 17/01/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 17/01/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations! A fabulous effort, well done. Donation by Nick Hume 17/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations Oli - how amazing we having been following you all the way. Donation by Mothy and Di Prideaux 17/01/08  

£100.00

All you guys have done a great job. Loads of hours spent reading your brilliant blogs! Donation by Lucy 16/01/08  

£10.00

YOU'RE A SUPER STAR, GOD BLESS Donation by Dawn 16/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go on Woofer just a few more days! Donation by Damian 16/01/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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