OUR CAUSE
WHY WE'RE ROWING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC
Many of us have seen cancer affect friends, family and colleagues. For our team, it has become personal.
In December 2026, we'll row more than 3,000 miles across the Atlantic from La Gomera to Antigua. It's a huge challenge, but our aim goes beyond the finish line.
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We're rowing to inspire others, promote the benefits of staying active, and support three charities making a real difference for people affected by cancer: Young Lives vs Cancer, MOVE Against Cancer, and The OddBalls Foundation.
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This row is about resilience, community and early cancer awareness.
JON'S STORY: OVERCOMING CANCER AND INSPIRING A TEAM
In 2019, our teammate Jon was diagnosed with stage 2 testicular cancer.
After surgery, he faced nine weeks of gruelling chemotherapy. Throughout treatment, Jon stayed as active as he could. Exercise gave him routine, purpose and a positive mindset during one of the hardest periods of his life.
With support from his family, friends and teammates, Jon completed treatment and returned to competing in triathlons at full fitness just a few months later.
His journey showed that while cancer changes your life, it doesn’t have to define it.
Scott and Martin stood alongside Jon throughout his cancer journey, and today the three of us are taking on this Atlantic crossing together. This row is our chance to give something back, inspire others facing their own challenges, and raise vital funds and awareness for charities helping people before, during and after a cancer diagnosis.
Read more about Jon’s journey: Triathlete vs Cancer
OUR COMEBACK HEROES
Our Atlantic row isn’t just about our story.
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Every month we celebrate members of our Comeback Heroes community - ordinary people who have overcome extraordinary challenges through resilience, determination and the support of those around them.
From cancer survivors and injured athletes to people rebuilding after life’s toughest moments, every story reminds us why we’re rowing.
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Read their inspiring stories and discover what helped them come back stronger.
THE CHARITIES WE'RE
PROUD TO SUPPORT
Our three charity partners each support a different part of the cancer journey.
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Together they provide practical support for families, encourage people to stay active throughout treatment and recovery, and raise awareness of cancers that are highly treatable when caught early.
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We’re proud to support their work and help them reach even more people through our Atlantic challenge.
Every day, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the words no family ever wants to hear: “You have cancer.”
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Young Lives vs Cancer is there for them every step of the way, providing practical, emotional and financial support when families need it most.
Their work includes:
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Specialist social workers supporting families throughout treatment
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Free “Home from Home” accommodation close to hospitals
Financial grants to ease the pressure of unexpected costs
Bereavement support and ongoing care for families after loss
By helping families focus on what matters most, Young Lives vs Cancer ensures no one has to face cancer alone.
One of the biggest lessons from Jon’s cancer journey was the impact that exercise had on both his physical and mental wellbeing.
MOVE Against Cancer shares that belief.
Their message is simple:
Exercise is one of the most important things anyone diagnosed with cancer can do to improve wellbeing and health outcomes.
Through initiatives including 5K Your Way, personalised cancer rehabilitation programmes and expert guidance, MOVE Against Cancer helps people affected by cancer stay active, connected and positive throughout treatment and beyond.
Their work inspires thousands of people every year to keep moving - whatever their starting point.
As a testicular cancer survivor, supporting The OddBalls Foundation is deeply personal to Jon.
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer affecting young men, yet many people still don’t know the signs or regularly check themselves.
The OddBalls Foundation exists to change that.
Through education, awareness campaigns and community outreach, they encourage people to know their bodies, check regularly and seek medical advice if something doesn’t feel right.
Early diagnosis saves lives.
By partnering with The OddBalls Foundation, we’re helping spread a message that could prevent others from facing the same journey Jon experienced in 2019.
MAKING A DIFFERNCE
Our charity partners are changing lives every single day.
12 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer every day.
More than 6,000 children and young people are supported every year.
Hundreds of families stay in free Home from Home accommodation each year.
Nearly £1 million in grants is provided annually to families facing financial hardship.
120 - 5K Your Way communities are helping people affected by cancer stay active across the UK.
Hundreds of young people have received personalised cancer rehabilitation support.
Exercise has been shown to improve health outcomes both during and after cancer treatment.
Through nationwide awareness campaigns, educational resources and partnerships with schools, universities and sports clubs, The OddBalls Foundation is helping thousands of people learn the importance of regular self-checking and early diagnosis.
Because when testicular cancer is detected early, it has one of the highest survival rates of any cancer.
JOIN OUR MISSION
We’re taking on one of the world’s toughest rowing races to help create a lasting impact long after we reach Antigua.
Our goal is to raise £50,000 in charitable donations for our three charity partners while creating up to £150,000 of total impact through sponsorship, fundraising initiatives and the resale of our boat and equipment after the race.
Every pound raised helps support families, encourages people to stay active through cancer, and spreads awareness that could save lives.
If you’d like to be part of the journey, you can:
• Or donate directly to our charity page
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HELP US REACH: £50,000
