Our 2025 Crew
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Matthew Parker
CEO
Leader
Growth guru
Difference maker
Married to Laura
Proud father of
Niamh & Charlie -
Mike Bates
Commando
Covert Ops Leader
BJJ Black Belt
Solo Ocean Rower
Speaker
Community Builder
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Aaron Kneebone
Commando
2 x Ocean Rower
Ocean Rowing Coach
World Record Holder
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Liz Wardley
3 x round the world sailor
600,000nm floating around the planet
3 x ocean rows (2 solos)
Kitesurf & Wingfoil addict
Always searching for the next adventure
The Crew Behind The Crew
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Jamie Jones-Buchanan
Storyteller / 2025 Training Crew
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Keith Senior
2025 Training Crew
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Gwyn Jones
Logistical Legend
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Fraser Mowlam
Crisis Operations
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Duncan Roy
Ocean Rowing Coach
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Shark Bait Barry
Socials Storyteller
Mike
“The ROW4AMND campaign was borne out of a conversation Matt and I shared a number of years ago. We had a dream of doing something to help find a cure for MND. This is our dream.
This campaign has the potential to change the landscape, future and definition of MND forever.
I am proud to be a part of a team each of whom are willing to sacrifice a part of themselves now in order to help others in the future. For me that is a legacy we will all be immensely proud of.”
Matt
“Life without hope just isn’t fair. I have been supporting MyName’5Doddie for the last 3 years, raising £250k and want to do more.
Bringing this crew together for a 4-year adventure provides the opportunity to raise unprecedented levels of awareness & funds that have the potential to bring hope”.
Jamie
“This endeavour is an opportunity to take on a challenge and be courageous in recognition of the life and legacy of a friend and the most courageous man I have met in Rob Burrow. Much of who I am was forged in a furnace of triumph and disaster, with him and a group of friends who would always endeavour to turn up with a mate, for a mate.
We have the choice to commit to carrying forward Rob’s legacy by supporting and connecting the MND community—the team at the heart of Rob’s second chapter—pulled by the hope of securing the funds needed to find a cure”.
Liz
“I’m humbled to be part of such an inspiring team who are taking such a bold approach to raising awareness and much needed funds to find a cure for MND.”
Aaron
“I’m honoured to be part of this campaign, which strives to inspire hope, raise vital funds, and bring us closer to a future free from MND.
As a team, we will push ourselves to our limits, both physically and mentally, for this remarkable cause”.
Join Us
Be Part of the Challenge
This is more than a rowing mission -it’s a rallying call.
Whether you're an individual, a business, or a brand, you can help power the ROW4MND campaign and support the fight against MND.
If you’re interested in sponsoring a leg of the journey, supporting our media and awareness work, or partnering with the crew - we’d love to hear from you.
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