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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

You support NAPAC we support you! Raj Moni Restaurant, Bromley, Kent. Donation by The Manager 29/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Nikki Stoy 29/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck young oliver know you'll enjoy it! messhcains messhcull Donation by Mr G 28/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck with the weather and take some good food for Xmas Donation by Jon Bird 27/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bonne Chance Oli! Have fun and watch out for sharks!! xx Donation by Sylvie 27/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ollie!!. Your courage and strength will get you through. Make sure you make it back!!!!!x Donation by Nicola 27/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

safe trip Donation by lizzy shepherd 26/11/07  

£50.00

much respect Donation by Damian Robinson 24/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

keep ur structure tight.. Donation by hugo c 23/11/07  

£20.00

Good luck pal, 1000 green bottles is a great song to sing to your team mates and not wind them up! Donation by Jonny & Hannah 23/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Beverley Chin 22/11/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope it's going all well, & good rowing from your fellow barth owner! Donation by ulrich 20/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark 19/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Get rowing Ols x Donation by Chloe 19/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Very impressive! Best of luck. x Donation by Melissa 15/11/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

What a great challenge Oli. The elements and marine life will be awesome.Have fun xx Donation by Mark 15/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

your a star oli. we're following you all the way .GOOD LUCK ! xxxx Donation by camilla alex & finn 15/11/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Si 15/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A call to NAPAC can be life-changing (and life-saving). Well done,Oli, and Good Luck. Donation by Jane Gajraj 15/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Oli rowing is a sport for dreamers. As long as you put in the work, you can own the dream. Donation by Adam Thorne 15/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Ol. Full respect. Blake Donation by Blake 15/11/07  

£200.00

Good luck!x Donation by Liz Green 14/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

know of Rob thru Edinburgh MBA and stumbled across u on oceanrowevents.com! Hope u have fair weather Donation by Jon Broddle 14/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Your running scared across the atlantic to get out of me beating you again at squash! Donation by paul kirk 14/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Full admiration little brother - go for it and don't forget to wake up after your two hours kip! xx Donation by Gem Gems and bump 14/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good for you and your team Ollie and best of luck Donation by Marilynne 14/11/07  

£50.00

Awesome challenge Ollie, and a great charity. Best of luck mate - J Donation by Jason Hobbins 14/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Louise Costigane 13/11/07  

£10.00

How incredibly grown up of you! An amazing thing to do so well done Dodgey! x Donation by Sarah Waller (nee Jaconelli) 13/11/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

good luck olivier Donation by Henry Chilcott 13/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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