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Thank you for participating in the Wild Ride WOD!
A fun but extreme multi-gym challenge that is a fundraising event for the North Atlantic Challenge. All proceeds go towards supporting 5 Gyres, The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Best Friends Animal Society.
With your help we can reach our goal. Every bit counts and we greatly appreciate your support.
Donate $100.00 or more and get your name on the boat!
GRAND PRIZE: The participant who raises the most funds for the WILD RIDE WOD will take home their very own WaterRower!
Learn more about the mission:
The North Atlantic Challenge is a solo row expedition across the North Atlantic in an effort to raise awareness and critical funds that will play an integral role in bringing change to the planet, children, and animals. In 2022, Peter Harley will set off on a 4,000-mile journey from Virginia Beach, Virginia, the USA to La Trinite’ Sur-Mer, France. The organization seeks to raise $750K to support 5 Gyres, Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, and Best Friends Animal Society.
Real change requires real action. Extreme sports enthusiast and South Africa immigrant, Peter Harley, is no stranger to embracing a challenge. The desire to not only take on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but to give back and support causes he is passionate about is what motivated Harley and daughter Bonnie Evans to launch the North Atlantic Challenge.
“The North Atlantic Challenge is an extraordinary event and opportunity to do something monumental. The commitment and effort to make this a success is equally extraordinary and challenging, there is nothing easy about taking on something like this.”
Over the course of three to four months, Harley will engage in a solo row of approximately 4,000 miles across the difficult North Atlantic Ocean – A route that has never been attempted or successfully completed – He will begin his journey in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA, and end in La Trinite’ Sur-Mer, France. It will be a completely unsupported row with no support vessels following behind.
The money raised will go toward supporting research, families, communities, policy change, and other initiatives that will have a positive impact for years to come.
5 Gyres is a non-profit organization focused on taking action against the plastic pollution crisis. Plastic is contaminating waterways large and small across the planet, damaging the environment and harming animals. The organization conducts research to drive policy change such as the introduction of the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, understand point sources for plastic pollution, and introduce effective solutions to protect the Earth.
The second charity is the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBFT). PBFT is committed to curing all pediatric brain tumors and enhancing children’s quality of life. The organization offers multi-year Early Career Development grants that fund research initiatives to learn more about different types of pediatric brain tumors and advance targeted therapy efforts. In addition, PBFT provides patient and family education, financial relief, and emotional support as families fight for their children.
The third charity is the Best Friends Animal Society. Harley and Evans are both incredibly passionate about animals and pet adoption. Best Friends is on a mission to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s animal shelters by 2025. The organization has created the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the country and works with shelter partners and community members nationwide on animal welfare initiatives. Their goal is to Save Them All.
To learn more about this exciting solo row adventure and the charities it supports, visit http://northatlanticchallenge.com.
