The girls met in their first week at Reading University, at hockey club initiations. They lived together at University and have remained best friends ever since. They’ve played hockey together, run marathons and competed in triathlons...but this challenge will certainly be the biggest they have done, and will test their friendship with up to 90 days at sea together.

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Lauren, originally from Birmingham, addicted to anything outdoors and energetic. Mountain and Ultra runner, Ironman finisher, Personal trainer qualified....you get the picture, she's challenge mad! Whilst at University, she gained temporary commission with the RAF, and after a stint living in Chamonix post-graduation, she’s worked in the extreme sports events industry ever since. Having previously worked on Super Yacht's, she’s no stranger to the ocean, but their 22ft Concept Rowing Boat might not be quite up to the luxury standard she was previously used to.

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Jemma, originally from Colchester, is from the countryside and a farming background and now works in the fruit and veg industry. Although always the last to admit it, she broke her back whilst at University as the result of a skiing accident. Since then, she’s got back to playing high-level hockey, completed a half Ironman and raced several marathons. After somehow managing to convince Lauren that rowing across the Atlantic Ocean was the logical next step for them, she’s driving the campaign forward with her endless excitement and enthusiasm to raise money for their chosen charities.

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