Why?
Why indeed!
All teams entering the World’s Toughest Row embrace a charity that is close to their heart or experiences. For Renate this means rowing for the World Cancer Research Fund (NL). And for a reason as she herself was confronted with this disease. Ten years ago she was diagnosed with cancer and is still aware of the fact that she has a more than average chance to have to deal with it again. But; she gained a lot of strength, willpower and positivity from this period and now wants to focus on the good work of the World Cancer Research Fund. This Fund promotes research into the relationship lifestyle-sports-nutrition and reducing the risk of developing cancer. And for the patients, to help them have the best possible quality of life.
Imagine: one in two to three people will be confronted with cancer in their lives. That is too much! More research is needed to reduce the chances to develop cancer. Renate does what she loves best to promote the good work of this Fund: rowing!