The Jubilee Great River Race 2012 – the Wonder Weil Federation (“WWF”) take on the World

 

Come 15 September 2012, the hardy few known simply as the WWF will be donning their battle wear and heading for the high seas…or, at least, the choppy, cold and murky waters of the Thames!

 

The challenge has been set: rowing 21 miles in a Thames Cutter. Starting at London’s Docklands early on Saturday morning (around 7 a.m.) with nothing more than calloused hands, biceps of steel and dreams of glory, the WWF will step into one of the 300 boats to compete – and likely reign victorious – in the 2012 Jubilee Great River Race, which from its inception some 25 years ago now attracts almost 2,500 hardened athletes and 20,000 oarstruck spectators at the finish line to cheer the troops home around 6-8 hours later.

 

All proceeds will go to our very worthy charity partner, Richard House Children’s Hospice. Richard House Children's Hospice, in Newham, east London, provides care and support for life-limited children and children with complex healthcare conditions and their families from across east and north east London. Their aim is to create positive experiences along the way that become good memories for the future.

 

In order to add a frisson of excitement to proceedings, the WWF have agreed to embrace the acronym and either dress as World Wrestling Federation wrestlers or World Wildlife Fund animals. Expect an excess of fur, lycra and exposed skin; anything to divert attention and thoughts away from the pain of 21 miles’ worth of relentless rowing!

 

 The "WWF" Team

Adam “Blood and Sweat-Powered” Howard

Sue “Bring the Pain” Pemberton

David “Million Dollar” Meredith

James “Stone Cold” Crook

James “Rowdy Roddy” Ralph