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Optical Express Sponsors Destiny’s Tide Transatlantic Row

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Optical Express has taken the helm as the headline sponsor for Destiny’s Tide, the epic transatlantic rowing challenge which kicks off in January 2024 in support of Race Against Dementia. 

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Neil Glover, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE and David Moulsdale

Neil Glover and Jason Black will row 5,000km from Lanzarote to Antigua in support of Race Against Dementia and having Optical Express on board for the next leg of our journey to find a cure for dementia is significant.  

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We recognise the charity’s vital work to accelerate global research into this devastating disease”

David Moulsdale, Optical Express’ Founder and CEO, said,

“Optical Express and the Moulsdale Foundation are proud to have been long-term supporters of Race Against Dementia, as we recognise the charity’s vital work to accelerate global research into this devastating disease.

It’s fantastic to see Jason and Neil join the race to finding a breakthrough cure, and to see how deeply committed they are to the cause. Each row stroke will truly help to make a difference and we are delighted to support them in this extraordinary challenge.”

Learn how Optical Express are the headline sponsors for Neil Glover and Jason Black's 5,000km transatlantic row in support of Race Against Dementia.

In 2020, Optical Express supported our urgent mission by raising £100,000 and more recently, our founder Sir Jackie Stewart attended the opening of the Moulsade Foundation, sharing “I am so grateful for David Moulsdale’s support of Race Against Dementia.”

The Atlantic Dash is among the toughest global endurance events. Destiny’s Tide supporting Race Against Dementia mirrors our incredible challenge and there are still ways for you to support Destiny’s Tide too.

You can support Destiny’s Tide by donating here or via your mobile:

Text “Destiny” to 70470 to donate £5
Text “Destiny” to 70450 to donate £10
Text “Destiny” to 70460 to donate £20

There are lots of ways you can support us. In doing so, you can make a huge difference to research, join the race today.

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WHAT IS DEMENTIA?

Dementia impacts memory, thinking and behaviour and includes several types of cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia.

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The Race Against Dementia Fellowship Programme funds and supports the world’s most promising scientific talent. We back promising research projects that will accelerate progress towards a cure and treatment.

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