Harper Adams University Charity Row

We are rowing for 24 hours straight on the erg, all funds raised in support of Bath Spa University Rowing Club member Joe, who lost his Father at BUCS Regatta 2025. This event will begin at 1200 on May the 15th on our Harper Adams Universitys campus. Any support no matter how small is greatly appreciated!

The following is Joes story told by Bath Spa Rowing Club:-

On the penultimate day of BUCS 2025, during the intermediate men’s quad race, an unimaginable tragedy unfolded. The father of our stroke seat, Joe, suffered a heart attack while watching from the sidelines. Despite the immediate efforts of medical professionals, he sadly passed away shortly thereafter.

The sudden loss of a parent is a heartbreak no one can ever truly be prepared for—especially at such a young age. In the face of overwhelming grief, Joe’s strength and unwavering dedication to the sport were nothing short of extraordinary. That very evening, he made the courageous decision to return from the hospital and race in his final event—a moment that left every one of us deeply moved.

Joe’s resilience, composure, and love for rowing served as a powerful reminder of the human spirit’s capacity to endure. His presence, even in such sorrow, inspired the entire team.

What we witnessed that day went far beyond competition. It was a profound display of unity, compassion, and the values we hold dear as a team: community, strength, mutual support, and the understanding that wellbeing must always take precedence over success. In our darkest moment, we found light in each other—and that is what defines us.