Oliver Dudley is fundraising for National Association for People Abused in Childhood

Oliver Dudley's Fundraising Page

Atlantic Rowing Speed World Record Challenge

on 14/12/2007

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Raising money for

National Association for People Abused in Childhood

Charity Registration No. 1069802

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) runs the only national free phone Support Line for adults who have suffered any type of abuse during childhood. They also run an email and postal service, providing a lifeline to thousands of people across the UK. NAPAC's help and support is there to point people in the right direction, enabling them to take control of their own recovery. For more information please visit their website www.napac.org.uk

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Oliver Dudley

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Raised so far: £9,841.89

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My story

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

	Donation by James U-S 16/01/08	£7.11 + £2.01 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 16/01/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done Ollie!!! We are all mega proud of you and hope to congratulate you in person very soon! Donation by Malgosia Rozza 15/01/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Dodgy I m flipping jealous. Pick up the phone. Donation by Major Steel! 15/01/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Safety Sarah 15/01/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Becky Medlicott 15/01/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	So close, only a few more days!!! Donation by Lauren 15/01/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	RESPECT Donation by ian & chrissy 15/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Almost there Oli! Wishing you a pain free bum all the way Donation by Sam & Nikki 14/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Our hearts are with you on this courageous endeavour. Gods speed. Donation by James and Tania 14/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the last few days Oli, and all the best Donation by Tom Percival 14/01/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go on Dudarry, nearly there, row like a madman (shouldn't be too hard!!) Donation by Gavin Barry 13/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Nice work Oli, good luck for the rest of the trip. Donation by Dan Mannix 12/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	top man... Donation by tom rainey 10/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	keep going oli....you are doing amazingly and are an absolute inspiration.xxx Donation by alex 08/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Sending you all positive thoughts and best wishes. you can do it!!! Donation by trish 08/01/08	£20.00
	Well done oli. A monumental effort for a fantastic cause. Good luck. You can do it!! Lots of love, x Donation by susie 07/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	We think what you are doing is amazing. You should be very proud of yourself. Donation by Giles and Becky Distin 07/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Oli! What an amazing experience and for a very worthy cause. Happy New Year to you all! Donation by Vicky Stephens (Watney) 05/01/08	£20.00
	Donation by Storm Petrels 03/01/08	£300.00
	Donation by Sarah Munt 03/01/08	£10.00
	go go go Oli.x Donation by Fee and Banana 02/01/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Row row row your boat.... good luck Dudley.... again very brave of you.... whatever next?? Donation by Beau Morgan 29/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Let's get those ARMS up! Oli you nutter, thinking of you always, so keep fukng safe & secure!! xx Donation by George Derrick 29/12/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Harry Hill would be proud too. Good luck. Donation by Rob Nias 28/12/07	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Praying for all you guys. Keep on going! You're doing well. Donation by Anonymous 27/12/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Anon 26/12/07	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Donation by Elizabeth Jones - friend of Helen Munt! 26/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You are very brave, what you are doing is fantastic. Donation by spikey 25/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Big waves.... Donation by Graham Bishop 24/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£7,378.31
Offline donations:	£2,463.58
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,710.16

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