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Thanks to your fantastic support and donations, Frank has raised over £350,000 for @AlzResearchUK!
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Frank Rothwell - Alzheimer's Research UK
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Frank Rothwell - Alzheimer's Research UK
@Frank_Rothwell
On 15 February, Frank completed the World's Toughest Row in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK.
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- A thank you from Frank to @Wrexham_AFC, @VancityReynolds and @RMcElhenney for the support and donations.🧡After completing his epic 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic, Oldham Athletic chairman @Frank_Rothwell sent an emotional message to Wrexham FC owners @RMcElhenney and @VancityReynolds 👏 itv.com/news/granada/2…
00:00 - 64 days 7 hours and 53 minutes (and quite the beard!). Frank has completed the @toughestrow and has beaten his own world record! 🎉🏆 We are so proud of you, Frank.🧡 justgiving.com/campaign/frank…
- I'm back! In December I’ll be taking a break from @OfficialOAFC and rowing 3,000-miles across the Atlantic. This time, I've named my boat ‘For A Cure,’ to reflect @AlzResearchUK's mission to find a cure for dementia. If you would like to donate, the link is in my bio. Thank you!
00:00 - 🎉"I am absolutely buzzing!"🎉 Frank has just called to tell us that he covered a distance of 71 miles yesterday!!🚣 His R10 boat, For A Cure, is the smallest and lightest in the race and this is a personal record for him in this boat. We are so proud of you, Frank!🧡 -HQ
- Happy Birthday, @VancityReynolds. It’s your mate Frank from @OfficialOAFC. Yes, I know who you are! The countdown to my @toughestrow for @AlzResearchUK is on, but I didn’t want to miss the chance to send you this cracking photo of me and my boat on your big day. -Frank
- Sending Christmas wishes to you all!🎄🧡 I've had to leave presents at home to keep the boat light. But the best gift to receive as a father and grandfather is a homemade Christmas card, and I’m really looking forward to opening that with my chicken and stuffing crisps! - Frank
- 🎉FRANK HAS ARRIVED!🎉 At [time],Frank crossed the finish line in Antigua, completing the 3,000-mile @toughestrow. After 64 days, he was reunited with his family and Judith, his wife of 53-years.🧡 Over £253,00 raised for @AlzResearchUK, so far! justgiving.com/campaign/frank…
- Congratulations to World Record holder, Frank Rothwell, on becoming chairman of Oldham Athletic Football Club.⚽️ Frank’s determination saw him row across the Atlantic and raise over £1.1m for @AlzResearchUK. ⚽️ Join us in wishing Frank all the best over at @OfficialOAFC.⚽️ #OAFC🤝 Introducing your new chairman, Frank Rothwell. #oafc
- 3,000-miles. 64 days. 4 capsizes. This thank you to @VancityReynolds and @RMcElhenney has been through it all with Frank on board For A Cure!!🚣♂️ After arriving in Antigua, Frank shared a heartfelt thank you to @Wrexham_AFC's Ryan and Rob for their support.🧡
- Reunited at last.🧡 "I lost all my strength two days ago and I really wanted to be here and reunited with my family. I learned how much I love my wife Judith, after 53 years of marriage. I called her three times a day." 🧡 Tune in to @BBCBreakfast to catch Frank at 09:20!
- 🎉AND HE’S DONE IT! 🎉 After 56 days, 1.5 million oar strokes, and 800 sheets of toilet paper, Frank has finally crossed the finish line. We’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to every single person who has supported Frank’s challenge. 1/2
- Some of you may have noticed that Frank is sitting off course. His family had a very emotional morning trying to make contact with him, but his son has just been in contact to let us know that Frank is fine and was asleep!🧡 He is correcting his course ready to arrive later on.
- Today is day six of the @toughestrow and Frank has travelled more than 242 NM (approx. 278 miles). The first few days were hard, with a 14-hour day of rowing on day one, motion sickness, and the boat temporarily capsizing in a storm this morning. Frank is safe. 1/2
