May attempts 100km solo rowing challenge
A final-year dental student is powering ahead a with 100km solo rowing challenge to raise funds for Dentaid The Dental Charity. May Firoozmand will attempt the incredible feat of endurance on a Concept 2 rowing machine – aiming to complete the challenge in less than 10 hours. A solo row covering this distance is rarely attempted but May, who’s studying dentistry in Varna, Bulgaria, has been training hard and is ready to take on the 100km mission in June.
“My dental studies in Varna are gradually coming to an end and I thought what better way to mark the end of this chapter and celebrate a new one by organising a charity fundraiser,” she said. “I have chosen to support Dentaid The Dental Charity that delivers dental care for the homeless, survivors of abuse and other communities. They are the epitome of a charity whose focus is to deliver free dental care and support to everyone -no matter their circumstances. Dentaid, is a charity I am looking forward to working closely within the future!”
May will be tackling the challenge at Oundle sports centre on the 5th June cheered on by family and friends.
May shares why she chose to study dentistry, “My dear father, an accomplished dentist himself who passed away during my first year of dental school inspired me to pursue a career in dentistry. I was raised with the belief that whatever profession I follow should be based on the underlying principle that work should be done in the spirit of service to humanity and that as individuals we can play our part in this world.”
After finishing her training May plans to start working in the UK in addition to more volunteering with Dentaid The Dental Charity. “Studying dentistry abroad has not only helped me to develop a number of skills, it has taught me much about life, from adapting to a new culture to learning a new language and the list can go on”.
She aims to raise £1000 through her 100km row and can be sponsored by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/page/may-maxine-100kmrowfordentaid