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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:

http://i215.photobucket.com/player.swf?refURL=http://www.facebook.com/group.php%3fgid=2616818446/&file=http://vid215.photobucket.com/albums/cc46/napacpictures/napacvid.flv

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

good luck oli - we're so proud of you Donation by naida and brian 23/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

go for it Oli you are the best and the only one that can do it Donation by oils bro marcus 22/12/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

What an excellent endeavour! Donation by Ralph at Aqua-Firma 22/12/07  

£20.00

What an amazing thing you and your team are doing. How inspirational. All best. Donation by anonymous 21/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from a NPAC supporter Donation by Natasha Payne 21/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Glad to see you moving forwards again! (21st Dec). Great blog - very inspiring. Bloody good luck. Donation by warren 21/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

HURRY UP Donation by Robbie+Helen 21/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I admire your strength and determination and wish you good luck and a safe journey Donation by Dave Hogan 21/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done you - thinking about you Donation by Vicki Evans 20/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

So proud of you! Donation by Sarah Dudley 20/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Power 2 U, return safely! Donation by Brenda,Drew,Gavin Lawson 17/12/07  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Crazy crazy crazy Donation by Charlie Packham 17/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I am amazed there are people in the world that can do this, and proud I know one of them. Well done Donation by Rosie Nottage 16/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

For all those who think they're alone - this proves they're not. Fantastic. Donation by Claire 13/12/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

NAPAC is such a worthwhile cause to row for. Well done to you all and the best of luck. Donation by Peter Garsden 12/12/07  

£50.00

Go Oli... Go...you are amazing will be thinking of you all the way Donation by Banana 12/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Godspeed Oliver! "Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.” (Paulo Coelho) Donation by Camel & Vix 12/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the very best in your preparations and especially for the attemp. Donation by Jonathan Briggs 12/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Will be egging you on all the way! Good luck x Donation by Sarah Lowe 11/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes Oli on your exciting adventure!!! Donation by Ali Bowlds 11/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go Oli! You can do it! Enjoy the journey . . Donation by Zoe Tryon 11/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I know everything you're going to do over the next month old man Donation by PJ Luard 10/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Am so proud of you Oliver, all the very best of luck, hugs and kisses, see you in 2008 x x x x x x Donation by Jayne@BE 06/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Looking forward to reading about your record breaking success in Jan 2008! Donation by Dan and Charlotte 04/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Wuds!! x Donation by Jojo 04/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

no attachment.. just your eye on the outcome x Donation by Friend 30/11/07  

£21.00 + £5.92 Gift Aid

Good Luck Oli, very proud of you KKx Donation by Kate Kingston 30/11/07  

£100.00

you are an inspiration Donation by josianna 29/11/07  

£10.00

A warm welcome awaits you all here at the Raj Moni in Bromley, Kent. NAPACs' fav restaurant! Donation by Manager - Raj Moni Restaurant. 29/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Leven/Oli bring yr crew here for a complimentary meal on yr return from your amazing adventure.Raj! Donation by The Manager 29/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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