Throughout 2022, Jamie set himself two extreme challenges as part of campaign all in the aid of raising money for City in the Community and Cancer Fund for Children in his native Ireland.
Jamie has previously run six ultra-marathons in six days across the Sahara Desert during the Marathon Des Sables as part of the first challenge of his 2022 campaign.
He has now set sail from the Canary Islands across the Atlantic Ocean as he rows solo 3,000 miles to Antigua.
Jamie is set to spend up to three months on his own rowing the world’s toughest ocean as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge. Rowing up to 16 hours a day, navigating storms, sharks and loneliness, Jamie has a huge challenge on his hands.
At any time, the closest person to Jamie could be on the international space station.
Commenting on how he is feeling ahead of the challenge, Jamie said: “Over the last two weeks since arriving at La Gomera (start line) I’ve experienced all sorts of emotions.
“The big shift came when I launched the boat in the water, and everything became a lot more serious and real. I feel like I’m in a good place in terms of preparation and although I’ll be extremely nervous on race day, I’m also so excited for the incredible journey I am about to embark on.”
Jamie has worked with Manchester City Academy teams for over four years.
Though having coached some of the very best junior age players at City, it was his experience teaching children in rural India where his ambition to champion opportunities for disadvantaged children first took root, inspiring Jamie’s incredible next steps and fundraising efforts.
City in the Community’s portion will support a mental health programme, City Thrive, supporting people in Manchester under the age of 25.
To donate to Jamie Carr’s Nothing Ventured Campaign please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/NOTHINGVENTUREDJC
Thank you to Manchester City’s Official Supporters Club, Axi, CTM, Image Group and Conferma Pay for supporting and sponsoring Jamie’s campaign.
