Rob,
46, was originally from Lancashire but now resides in Appleby,
Cumbria. Married to Therese, with two children, Paul and Zoë. He
currently works for Priory Health Care, Child Care Provision as a
manager in a school for boys with educational and behavioral
difficulties.
"I have been involved in working with disturbed and troubled
children for the whole of my career, both in the statutory and
private sectors." Rob is active in canoeing, (holding a
British Canoe Union Coaching Award), running, swimming and
mountain biking. Rob also has a love of music and enjoys playing
various instruments. "My latest musical challenge is the
didgeridoo, which I'm still trying to master after making it a
couple of years ago in Australia."
When asked why he had entered the race he said, "Despite the
challenges of work and maintaining a level of fitness, the
Atlantic Rowing Race offers the opportunity to focus on a unique
physical and mental challenge, which is far removed from my daily
life. Sir Chay Blyth is offering an opportunity for 'ordinary'
people to undertake an extraordinary feat and I want to be
there!" |
Rich,
45, was originally from Kent but now lives with his wife, Usha,
and three children, Nayna, John and Joshua, in Worcester. He is a
youth worker employed by Worcestershire County Council as
part of the Youth Service, managing Youthcomm a highly innovative
youth communications project pioneering new approaches to youth
work. Before leaving school, Richard completed a number of sailing
trips with the Ocean Youth Club and at sixteen went to sea for a
short period as a deck cadet with P&O General Cargo Division.
After an overland expedition to Australia by public transport, he
qualified and embarked upon his youth work career. He has been
responsible for the management of a number of high profile youth
projects and facilitated the raising of £4 million for the
Developing World, as Director of the youth charity Christmas
Cracker. Richard is active in rowing, canoeing and cycling. When
asked why the Atlantic Rowing Race? He said, "I have always
been inspired by those willing to test themselves to the limit
(and beyond). I have always wanted to engage in a challenge
that would do this but within a context that I considered
personally achievable, I believe this is it! For me, the challenge
is not just about the physical race itself, it's also the
preparation and the huge possibilities it offers to involve
and benefit the communities we both represent. All we need now is
people with the creativity and imagination to join the Team, back
financially and benefit from the rewards that it will bring!" |
