So in 2009 Simon Prior has decided to row across the Indian Ocean. 

Now not many people have done this before, in fact more people have stepped on the surface of the moon than have rowed this vast ocean.

He is no doubt likely to face the wrath of sharks, the perils of Mother Nature as well as the monotony of spending three months by himself in a small seven metre boat.  When he lands ashore, he is likely to be only two thirds of his starting body weight with his 'model like' face covered in excessive ginger hair.  A good enough reason to sponsor as it is. 

Simon is supporting the Willow Foundation who support terminally ill people and their families whose suffering pales rowing an ocean into insignificance.  Please give generously.

On behalf of the people less fortunate than yourself, many thanks.

The Willow Foundation

The Willow Foundation is a national charity that provides quality of life and quality of time for seriously ill young adults (aged 16-40) through the provision of special days.

The Foundation defines seriously ill as any condition that is life threatening. To date special days have been organised for young adults living with, amongst others: cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis, organ failure and the later stages of multiple sclerosis. All applications must meet the Foundation's medical criteria and be endorsed by a medical professional involved in the individual's care.

The aim of any special day is to offer 'time out' from treatment and allow seriously ill young adults to spend quality time with friends and/or family whilst pursuing an activity they all enjoy. Each special day is entirely of the applicant's choosing and is organised in meticulous detail. The Foundation funds every aspect of the chosen special day.

For some, a special day is their last chance to fulfil a dream. For others it is the opportunity to return some normality back into their lives. But for all, a special day creates precious memories for the future. To date the charity has organised and funded more than 2,800 special days. It is the Foundation's aim to offer a special day to every seriously ill young adult (aged 16-40) in the UK.

Established by Bob Wilson and his wife Megs the Willow Foundation is a lasting memorial to their daughter, Anna, who died of cancer aged 31. Bob is the former Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper and popular TV presenter.

If you would like to help, make a donation, or to find out more about the Willow Foundation, contact: 01707 259777 or go to: http://www.willowfoundation.org.uk/

Registered charity no. 1106746

Willow Foundation, Willow House, 18 Salisbury Square, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5BE

Telephone: 01707 259777 • Fax: 01707 259289 • email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

website: http://www.willowfoundation.org.uk/

Willow Foundation is a registered charity No. 1106746 and a company limited by guarantee No. 5207070

Registered in England and Wales at the above address