Dad Ian joining daughter and son-in-law in new Atlantic challenge
A dad has decided to join his daughter and son-in-law when they row across the Atlantic next year.
He inspired his daughter to row the Atlantic, now an Oswestry father has felt the urge to complete the journey again after seeing her and her husband prepare for their epic journey.
Ian Davies, says he can't sit at home and watch his daughter, Danielle Jones, and her husband Mark, complete their transatlantic row next year, so has decided to join them.
Danielle and Mark are aiming to become the fastest husband and wife team to row across the 3,000 miles from la Gomera in the Canary Islands to the Caribbean island of Antigua when they set off in December 2023.
Mr Davies is now teaming up with Oxford rower Jim Ronaldson to take on the Talisker Atlantic Challenge for the second time, hoping to become the oldest pair to row the Atlantic in team Never2Late.
Both the teams now have their own challenge of fundraising for the trip.
Dani reached out to Shaun Wallace of ITV’s The Chase and he responded, offering to host a fundraising quiz. The date for this fundraiser has now been decided – May 14 at Oswestry Rugby Club. The quiz will consist of 10 rounds hosted by Shaun, who will also present the prizes at the conclusion of the quiz.
While rowing the Atlantic the two teams will be raising funds and awareness for Myeloma UK a bone marrow cancer charity; Papyrus, the prevention of young suicide charity and Access sport - community sport for all.
Myeloma UK is a charity close to Ian’s heart, as he was diagnosed with incurable blood cancer myeloma seven years ago and has had treatment both before and after his Atlantic Challenge in 2020.
Ian said: "To help both teams to the start line in La Gomera we need help from you the general public. If you are able to put a team together for the quiz that would be great. If you or your business can help us out either financially or any other way please get in touch. We have a variety of sponsorship options available."
"We are indebted to Shaun “The Dark Destroyer” Wallace for his support. His only request for his time and commitment is that we provide hotel accommodation for the night of the quiz. If there are any hotels out there who may wish to help us out by hosting Shaun please get in touch."
Anyone that can help should contact Ian on 07905219546 or email davies.ian753@gmail.com
