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Chair of Oldham Athletic begins 3,000-mile row across Atlantic for Alzheimer’s Research UK

On Wednesday (13 December 2023) Frank Rothwell began his 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row.

Aiming to raise £1 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK, Frank has named his boat ‘For A Cure’ to reflect the charity’s mission - to accelerate progress towards a cure - a cause close to his heart.

“This is a cause close to my heart. I’ve lost two people to dementia and it’s a heartbreaking condition. Earlier this year, my best mate, Phil, passed away with Alzheimer’s. We did so much together, and he was a bloke I loved and respected. It was terrible to see him deteriorate so quickly. When the rowing gets tough and I’m missing my wife, Judith, and home, I’ll think about Phil. That’s what will motivate me to keep going.

“On behalf of everyone here at Alzheimer’s Research UK, we want to send our best wishes to Frank for his Atlantic crossing.

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