Rower begins first day of training in Vermont

Concept2 Inc. Donates Rower Machine to Aid Victor Mooneys 8,000 mile transatlantic row from Goree Island to New York City

Victor Mooney, 38, from Woodhaven, New York begins his training at Craftsbury Sculling Center. Mooney will receive an intensive four day training on rowing.

Through the Roylerow Performance Training Program, Ms. Royle will train Mr. Mooney for over a year as he prepares for his historic journey.

During the Goree Challenge, Mooney looks to encourage abstinence, HIV/AIDS prevention and raise funds for AIDS organizations.

HIV/AIDS is 100% preventable, says Victor Mooney."

In four consecutive years, Victor Mooney (38), has battled the seas around Long Island and Manhattan. His cause and uncommon vehicle came from a lifelong love of canoeing and a desire to continue the work of the late New York City Cardinal John O'Connor, who helped those with the terminal disease. Awareness, not fund-raising dollars, is Mooney's goal.

Victor Mooney is the spokesperson for ASA - The College of Advanced Technology, located in Brooklyn, New York. Mooney also serves as the founder and executive director of South African Arts International (SAAI), an art and artist exchange group.

Thursday, September 25, 2003 2:30 pm

Craftsbury Sculling Center

Craftsbury Common, Vermont

802-586-7767

other contacts        

Roylerow Training Program

802-793-9195

Concept2 Inc.,

800-245-5676

www.goreechallenge.com