Atlantic Row WR Attempt for Mental Health Services
Rowing the Atlantic for Mental Health
2021 has undoubtedly been a tough year for many of us. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the prevalence of mental health issues. The pandemic restrictions and changes in health service use have left growing numbers of teenagers and adults alike with no one to reach out to. Although mental health awareness is increasing, we need to do more about it.
In December this year, Mick Turner ( Exeter City Academy Coach & Former Marine), James Bevan (Exeter City Academy Sport Scientist), Ryan Tipping (Fire and Rescue), and Dom Thorne (Exeter Chiefs S&C Coach) will be attempting to row nearly 3000 miles across the Atlantic ocean in support of a variety of mental health charities. The four from Devon are aiming to do the trip in world-record time. The voyage aboard the Cockleshell Endeavour will start in Gran Canaria early December 2021 and we hope to make the journey to Barbados in around 30 days. To put this massive expedition into perspective, more people have been into space or climbed Mount Everest than have ever rowed the Atlantic.
Supporting these organisations resonates closely with each of us for different personal lived experiences – we understand the desperate need to support these services to help others.
The charities we will raise funds for include, but are not limited to: RMA Royal Marines Charity, The Firefighters Charity, Not Forgotten Association, Veterans United Against Suicide, Go Again Mental Health Consultancy, The Adam Stansfield Foundation.
Although we know it is a big ask, we trust you’ll choose to make this tough record-setting journey with us, as we can’t do it alone. Please donate what you can and together we can give mental health the spotlight it deserves.
