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Fitnessworks rows the Cam for Sport Relief

Fitnessworks founder and former Commonwealth Gold Medallist, Dave Southby, has invited Cambridge to rise to the six-hour challenge by taking their turn on the Concept2 rowing machine hot seats in support of Sport Relief 2010.

Volunteers from Fitnessworks, Mobas, Happidojo Judo Club, TuckerGardner and Shelford Rugby Club will be among those tackling the 40-mile (6,5000m) course on dry land, and supporters can also have a go with the help of a fitness instructor on hand to show you how it’s done.

This ‘Oar’some event will take place in the Great Court at Cambridge Grafton Centre from 11am to 6pm on Friday 19th March, so you won’t have to stand on a chilly riverbank to buoy up the teams. Just go a long and give them a big cheer, and some cash for Sport Relief of course.

The teams are also hoping you’ll generously donate to this worthy cause by pledging some money at www.mysportrelief.com/fitnessworksrowthecam.

By getting involved in the Sport Relief Weekend you’re helping to change the world. All the cash raised will help to transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both at home and across the world’s poorest countries.

Although known as an international Judo player, Dave Southby was inspired to organise this challenge for Sport Relief after earning a Gold Medal at the English Indoor Rowing Championships last month.

Dave says, ‘It seems to be the natural way to use my win at the Manchester Velodrome to motivate more people for a good cause. Rowing is a great Cambridge tradition and almost anyone can do it. We’d love to have the support of Cambridge people.’

For more information please contact Hellena Barnes on 01954 511005 or hellenabarnes@btinternet.com.

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