Dr Jenny Bucknell was a rower at Cardiff University Rowing Club who sadly passed away on 5th April 2011, at just 23. It later transpired that Jenny had the heart condition known as ARVC.

Due to the close, personal connection, the rowing club was very keen to therefore raise money for CRY. We attempted to cycle the distance of the Tour de France in 7 days. However, exceeding this distance in just 4 days, over the whole week – ending with a 12 hour spin, we managed to cycle the distance of the Tour de France AND the Giro d’Italia as well as an extra 570km just for good luck!

It was a very tiring week but it was all worth it as we managed to raise £1,555 which was split 50:50 between CRY and the rowing club. It is a great pleasure to have raised so much money for such a worthy charity, and one that is so prevalent within our club.

Helen Taylor