The Cause

Founded by Paul and Joy Ridley, after losing their mother to skin cancer in 2001, Row for Hope is a cancer research charity.

Our Mission:

Row for Hope focuses solely on finding cancer cures, although we acknowledge the importance of education, prevention, and early detection. We are actively working with like-minded organizations that are established in the field, dedicated to research and have a history of funding high-potential projects.
By supporting Row for Hope, you join millions of individuals and organizations who believe that curing cancer is not only a possibility, it’s an absolute must. And we get closer every day.

The Goals:

• Raise over $500,000 for cancer research through our first project.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy in the athletic community.
• Focus public attention on the search for cancer cures.
• Promote the sport of ocean rowing and the use of athletics as a means for the advancement of worthy causes.

 Paul Ridley's 2008 Trans-Atlantic Expedition blog:

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