Police To Row One Million Metres For Charity
Members of the Somerset Branch of the Bermuda Police Service intend to row one million metres in July as a fundraiser for Sandys 360. The twelve officers will alternate rowing, and it is anticipated that the event will take over 3 days to complete.
A statement from Sandys 360 said, “The Somerset Branch of the Bermuda Police Service has been a huge support of Sandys 360 since inception. Many of the Police Officers use Sandys 360 Gym and pool for general exercise, and keep a close eye on the facility.
“They also support us in other ways than just as a part of their job. Sergeant Derek Berry has acted as a liaison officer between Sandys 360 and the Somerset Police. He brought the idea of holding a swim-a-thon, which has grown into the Annual Wet n Wild Challenge. This time, he, and 11 other members of the Somerset Police, have decided to take on another challenge, by rowing one million metres.
“Sergeant Berry approached Sandys 360 with this challenge, as not only a fundraiser for Sandys 360, but also a physical and personal challenge for the police service. One million metres is close to 65 miles. That’s like swimming the length of the island… twice.
“This challenge is offered by Concept2, the company that produces the rowing machines used in Sandys 360 Gym. The Sandys 360 Sports, Aquatic and Enrichment Centre officers are training almost daily in the Sandys 360 Gym and cross training in some of the other class offerings.
“This event is to begin July 12. The twelve officers will be broken into groups of four members. The groups will alternate rowing every eight hours, with each member rowing for a half hour. They will row continually and it is anticipated that the event will take approximately 3 days 12 hours to complete (the afternoon of Sunday July 15).
“Support the Bermuda Police as they aim for this outstanding feat. The participating officers have pledge sheets, as well as a general pledge sheet at Sandys 360 Front Desk and at the Somerset Police Station,” concluded the statement from Sandys 360.
Awesome!