My name is Oliver Rofix and I am lucky enough to have survived LEUKAEMIA. I wouldn't be here without my donor and the support of family, friends and the various organisations dedicated to defeating this terrible illness.

Now I want to give something back!

To raise awareness and more importantly, funds, for  The Anthony Nolan Trust because without a donor I would not be here today.

I will also be acknowledging six other charities, which are  Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research,  Teenage Cancer Trust,  CLIC Sargent,  Willow Foundation,  Copars and  Forward Cancer Support. It is through these six charities that I have met some very close friends at events which they have held. Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

By sailing the boat (a Valiant 18) that I bought just before my transplant, (Jolly Olly), around the coastline of Britain in 2011. The voyage will take approx 16 weeks and I will be sailing round the top of Scotland. Stopping every night if possible at a harbour to raise awareness through local media of what I am doing; I am also hoping to meet other young people who have been affected by cancer.

I will also be undertaking a shorter voyage from  Ipswich to Cowes and around the Isle of Wight in July/August 2010 and taking the boat to local fund raising events whilst sailing as much as I can to prepare the boat and myself for the round Britain voyage.