Day 77 - Orchid guest blog
We are so thrilled that Guy and Andrew have taken on this incredible challenge in aid of Orchid. Orchid is the UK’s leading charity existing to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness.
When the call came through and the boys said they were going to take on ‘the world’s toughest ocean rowing race’ in aid of Orchid we felt very honoured. Having spent some time learning more about it, what we learnt was overwhelming, that this would involve over three months of rowing 3,780 nautical miles, across treacherous water and weather systems.
We have been following the guys and cannot believe how well they seem to be coping and doing. We are really looking forward to welcoming them back to the Orchid office and hearing about all their tales at sea.
Once again we cannot thank the boys enough for their continued support and raising funds for Orchid. Not only is this a once in a lifetime challenge but they are doing it for an amazing cause.
Take care and we hope you enjoy the last bit of your trip. Wishing you lots of luck and a safe arrival home.
Caz and the Orchid team out.
To follow our progress please go to the official Woodvale Challenge site.
July 5th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Have had a busy week and have only just had time to read all of the comments. What a fantastic poem Caro. What you said i think is true amongst all of us tracking your progress and wishing you to the finish line, and that is, that it is truly inspirational to all of us and there is no doubt that it is giving all of us that little bit more determination to face our challenges knowing the tests you are both facing and overcoming. We are all so proud of you and reading the comments, the support you have is incredible.
I do hope the sores are starting to feel less painful. Sending you all our love and strength to keep up those energy levels and keep rowing and to overtake SC! xxxx
July 6th, 2009 at 8:09 am
well done guys we are tracking you on the website, matt, cat, dave and all the others say hi and good luck - hurry back - we have the southampton boat show to go to again
take care claire and all the crew at LWS
July 6th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Hi guys,
Sarah sends her best wishes. She has tried several times to phone you but reckons you ” must have been out, down the pub or something!!”
She is having a frustrating time too…winds still not favourable and recently ” HUGE ” seas as well….very frustrating. . She is so looking forward to her packet of Minstrels. They are for day 100!! …………..which is coming soon………………….she has said she will share them if you care to drop in .
Wimbledon was fantastic.especially tense in the men’s final, but federer got there in the end.last set 16/14.tremendous tennis!
Sending you both a big hug.stay in there, keep plugging away at those miles …………………home stretch now!!
Helen
July 6th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Hi guys,
I’m doing the Atlantic this December and live just up the road in Cranleigh. Guy, i bumped into your brother there the other day wearing one of your t-shirts! Small world. Hope you are both well out there, and still enjoying the challenge. I’ve been following the race eagerly. Best of luck, and i’ll see you for a few beers when you get back to dry land in the big smoke!
All the best,
Joe