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OFFICIAL
RACE RESULTS
Jane placed third with an overall time of 21:16.659 in the Championship Singles Women race (Saturday,
October 21, 2006 at around 03:37 PM).
Her friend and pair partner, Darcy, placed second at 20:59.979. YOU
GO, GIRLS!
See below for donation details.
"Thanks to everyone for the huge amount of support... what a fun race!
I knew it would be tough starting so far down in the field (I started 31st of 32) and I had to really concentrate on passing
and steering effectively. A couple of scullers did not want to let me pass and I got into an unfortunate collision under one
of the bridges. Both of us were stopped and stuck; it was here where I lost most of my time in the race, as we tried unsuccessfully
to disentangle from the clashing of oars and boats. However, this is one of the downsides of head style racing; but this third
place gives me a great starting position next year in the same event.
What mattered most to me was the overwhelming support and encouragement from all of
you. In the span of little more than a week, I received over 50 pledges via email and I know that several others went directly
to the Canadian Cancer Society. When I get the final tally I will be sure to post it here. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I was deeply moved by your emails and phone calls, and humbled by how even people I have never met responded in such a meaningful
way, as did my friends, teammates and family members.
Together we made a difference."
Jane Rumball, 2006 World Rowing Champion (women's pair), will be dedicating her race at the Head of the Charles Regatta (Boston, October 21-22) to her parents, Charles Thornton and Patricia Bird. Each parent
has been diagnosed with a different type of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma over the last year and a half. All money
raised from this dedication will go directly to Canadian Cancer Society for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma research.
"I am racing in the Championship Women's Single at the 42nd Annual Head of the Charles regatta in Boston on October
21st. This is a very prestigious event and includes several international racers. I had the idea a couple of weeks ago to
dedicate the race to my parents and their struggle this past year. Then I thought that perhaps this could be a fundraiser
for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma research.
I am partnering with the Canadian Cancer Society to raise funds for cancer research. 100% of the funds raised will go directly
to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma research so that together we can work towards a cure."
About Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) starts in a type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte.
There are two types of lymphocytes: B-cells (B-lymphocytes) and T-cells (T-lymphocytes).
Lymphomas occur in the lymphatic system and can develop wherever lymphocytes travel.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma differs from Hodgkin's lymphoma by:
· how the cells look under the microscope
· the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells
in Hodgkin's lymphoma
· how the cells behave
· how the two types of lymphoma are treated
It is estimated that 6,600 new cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma will be diagnosed in Canada
in 2006.
(from the Canadian Cancer Encyclopedia)
About Jane Rumball
Rumball (pictured at right) won gold in the women's pair event at the 2006 World Rowing Championships in Eton, England
this August, with rowing partner Darcy Marquardt. The pair also won a World Cup event in Munich, Germany, earlier this year.
For more information about Jane, please visit the Rowing Canada Athlete Bios.
How to Donate
There are three ways to donate. 1. Call the Canadian Cancer Society, Elgin-Middlesex Unit at (519) 432-1137 and mention the event "Row Against Cancer". 2. Make cheques payable to the Canadian Cancer Society
and mention "Row Against Cancer" on the outside of the envelope or on the memo line. Mail or drop off the cheque at the Elgin-Middlesex
Unit, 123 St. George Street, London, ON, N6A 3A1.
3. Contact Jane via email who will write your information down on her pledge form, and make arrangements to send your donation
to the Canadian Cancer Society.
PLEASE NOTE: All donations are tax-deductible. Requests for receipts would generally go to the CCS directly.
SPECIAL THANKS GO TO:
- Regatta Sport who have donated some gear to race in.
- To sister Anne Thornton, who donated her time and energy to design this site.
- To husband Adam Rumball, and friends Anna Marie deZwager, Darcy Marquardt and Pauline Van Roessel for their help and some
great ideas.
- To Glen Davis, who makes it all possible to go to Boston and race each year.
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The Event
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| 2006 Head of the Charles - A very special t-shirt |
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| 2006 Head of the Charles - View from the bridge |
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| 2006 Head of the Charles - Jane's race in progress |
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| 2006 Head of the Charles - Jane's finish |
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| 2006 World Rowing Championships, Eton GBR |
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