Andrew Osborne finishes the 3,000-mile crossing in honour of his daughter Amy, who died aged 25
The father of a 25-year-old woman who died in her sleep from an undiagnosed heart condition has completed a 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean in her memory.
Andrew Osborne, from Rutland, began his solo row in Gran Canaria in January to support a charity that helped his family after daughter Amy died in 2018.The Row for Amy fundraiser has received donations totalling almost £170,000.Mr Osborne's daughter Amy died from arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy - the same heart condition thatHe said: "It was devastating for our family and friends around her, especially as there were no warning signs.
Mr Osborne, 57, said his daughter loved the sea, so he originally planned to sail across the Atlantic.Mr Osborne spent months training with the help of former Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell before setting off on 8 January.Mr Osborne said the challenge was the most exhilarating experience of his lifeMr Osborne said: "My arduous voyage across the Atlantic has been the most gruelling and exhilarating experience of my life.
Despite the struggle, he said it had been worth it to fund testing that could save the lives of others. "It is the honour and privilege of a lifetime to be able to raise this support and awareness, in memory of Amy," he said.
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