This fundraiser has been launched to raise vital funds for Solace. Solace are a women's charity who are working on the front line to ensure that every woman affected by abuse during the Coronavirus pandemic can be safe and get the support she needs.

As a women's rowing club we can support them with their fundraising to ensure that no woman is forced to choose between Coronavirus and domestic abuse.

This challenge will enable us to pull together as a club, even while our boathouse is closed, in aid of such an important cause.

We're aiming to complete a 24 hour virtual relay of physical activity, from 8am on Friday 8 May and completing at 8am on Saturday 9 May.

From midnight zumba, to dawn walks, we'll pass the virtual baton at change over time, geeing up our next crew member to start their activity

Keep an eye on social media as we use #BBLSportathon to share our progress.

Thank you for your support for this important cause.

N.B All physical activity, if not conducted at home, will strictly adhere to all current guidance on social distancing.