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The Challenge...

Richard Hume and Tom Barnes are taking part in the Woodvale Challenge Atlantic Rowing Race, commencing 6th December 2009. One Ocean, One Goal, 2500 Nautical Miles of open sea.


Richard and Tom are raising money for Ataxia UK which a close mutual friend of ours, James Downie, unfortunately suffers from.

Please visit our website rowingtheatlantic.com for more details

We need to raise approximately £60,000 to make this trip happen and without either Individual Sponsors or Corporate Sponsors this trip wouldn't be possible. If you donate via this justgiving website all of your donation initially goes to Ataxia UK. Ataxia UK then pay the Rowing the Atlantic team 50% of each donation to cover our costs. Once all of our costs are covered all (100%) of every donation goes solely to Ataxia UK. However, should you wish just to donate to Ataxia UK (and not cover RTA's costs) then please state this in the comments field and the RTA team will not be reimbursed 50% of this donation.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Ataxia UK 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 sponsor us now!

Thanks in advance

Rich, Tom and James

Hi, we had a late donation from our fundraising for Ataxia, hope you don't mind us donating through yours. Many thanks to Mr Jim Payne! Donation by Shelley & Christian Marks 20/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We are amazed! This will make a big difference to a lot of people, thank you and good luck, from Shelley, Barbara, Steve and Christian Donation by Marks family 20/11/09  

£50.00

Good luck, we'll be thinking of you. Look forward to hearing all about it down on the farm in the New Year. Donation by Helen and Ian 19/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

20% effort! Don't row, just pack 300 playboy mags to keep you "occupied" Have fun, avoid whales. Always been my rule for life D & L Donation by David Kinnaird 19/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Roo & Tom Wishing you all the luck and may Lance be with you ! Donation by Tonia Christensen 18/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Bonne chance Roo (and Tom) - will be looking after Mum whilst you are away ! Donation by Nicole Percy 18/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to all of you! Am sure it will be an incredible adventure. Well done! Donation by Caroline Lacy 16/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck and Bon Voyage to you courageous guys, and thanks so much for all you are doing for James' charity. Donation by Pauline and Ian Thomas 15/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Goodluck Tom! Hope the witch hazel works :-) Donation by Kelly Hill 15/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I remember the week after the boat going was delightful. No more boat prep until La Gomera! hugs, Debra Donation by Debra Searle 15/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bet we beat you to Antigua - our boat's bigger than yours. Good luck, will be thinking of you all the time - The Beeson Outlaws Donation by lynda rogers 14/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hoping the winds are behind you, good luck Ru, from Deb, Roger and Emily ;) Donation by Deb Watson 14/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Tom - great effort mate Donation by James Tansey 13/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Melissa Sofier 13/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by FILIPPO GUIDOLIN 13/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Susie Guildford 12/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sweepstake winnings from Australia vs England - courtesy of Deutsche bank and guests - Thank you to all Donation by Mark Whiteling 12/11/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Boys! I take it no Blue & Blue Reunion this year...I'll be watching your journey online. Best of luck !! xx Donation by Lucille 11/11/09  

BEST OF LUCK Donation by OLIVIA, HENRY, ANNA AND IAN 11/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Crazy fools! Enjoy! Donation by Jody Winterbottom 10/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys! Donation by Rich Smith, IMG 10/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck both, fantastic effort! Take Care! Sarahx Donation by Sarah Warnock 09/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck boys, love Dan and Sarah Donation by Daniel Holian 09/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Watch out for gorillas xxxx Donation by Abby Squire 09/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Lads. Hopefully this will give Barnsey those arms he has always wanted!! Crack on. Donation by Josh 09/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the very best for the Big Row! Donation by Jenny, Cristian & Giacomo Chiapponi 09/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck mate, what an amazing adventure ahead, I'm very jealous and will be keeping tabs on how you are getting along. Take care. Rich Donation by Richard Tulk-Hart 09/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck chaps, Skenners Donation by Neil Skennerton 09/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Tom & James, you must be stark raving mad! See you in a few months Tom. Love Nic, Danny, Jack, Nathan & Lola xxxxx Donation by Nicola Purton 09/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck lads! Go for it!!! Donation by anonymous 08/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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