We're proud to be supporting Bridge2Aid, a dental charity, to help train rural-based Health Workers in developing countries - giving them the skills, equipment and resources they need to provide emergency dental care.

Most of us have suffered from toothache at some point in our lives. It can be debilitating, constant, and excruciating. At home we can give ourselves some respite by simply reaching for the painkillers and making an appointment with our dentist. But for many people, that’s just not possible; 75% of the world's population do not have access to a dentist, or even the simplest of emergency dental care.

Bridge2Aid is working to change this terrifying statistic. Their goal is clear; provide emergency dentistry and pain relief to those who need it most, and make a lasting change through training.

So far, Bridge2Aid has trained over 310 Health Workers to create safe, sustainable access to treatment for over 3 million people where previously there was none.

But there is still a long way to go.

That's why we have chosen to support Bridge2Aid by entering our yacht Aliana in the Azores and Back yacht race. This 2,400 mile ocean race is competed by over 100 single handed or two handed crews and will be demanding both mentally and physically.

The outward leg will comprise of myself and my eldest son William. The return leg will me and my youngest son Tommy. We have been sailing for many years but this will be by far our biggest challenge ever.

We are aiming to pay for the training of 2 Clinical Officers during the challenge - giving access to safe, sustainable pain relief to around 20,000 people.

Through supporting Bridge2Aid, we are proud to be contributing to the World Health Organisation's oral health strategy, focussing on the world's poorest communities in an ethical and sustainable way.

Your donations will be greatly received for this fantastic charity.