Sea of Inspiration Please HELP OLLY!

[sailor d]

We take to the water for different reasons, Some for ego and challenge, others for fun, some for work and wages, the broken for escape, some for the total focus the sea demands which provides a distraction from difficulty. Today I met a inspirational young man, Oliver Rofix. He was diagnosed with a rare leukemia. During his illness and with all his savings he bought a Valiant 18 and restored her to immaculate perfection. She and his love of sailing helped him during what must have been a challenging time. He is now sailing single-handed around Britain in order to raise awareness for the Anthony Nolan charity which helps with bone marrow donations for those in need. The sea helped Oliver and now he needs our help. If anyone cares to donate, or knows of sponsors his website is http://www.olivers-travels.co.uk/.

 

[Madhatter]

he is already here

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[sailor d]

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Thanks Mad Hatter. Just met him today in Kerrera Oban. He still needs help with sponsorship so keep his thread alive.

 

[Nostrodamus]

I met Olly in Hull and we had a few beers and a meal together when he was stuck in the marina for a while. You could not meet a better rounded person who has been through so much so young. I would encourage anyone who sees him or his boat to speak to him and find out about Lukemia. It is not so much your money he is after but your name on the register. It could save someone's life without ever putting yours at risk.