Port of Dover welcomes brave mariner

This week, Dover Marina hosted a courageous sailor, Oliver Rofix. On 28 March this year, having survived leukaemia following a bone marrow transplant, 26 year old Oliver set off from St Katherine's Dock in London to sail his boat, the Jolly Olly, around the coastline of the UK. His aim was to make an overnight stop every day at an en-route harbour in order to raise awareness of the Antony Nolan Trust and to recruit 40 new potential life-saving donors within his own 18-25 year old male target group.

Olly, who spent Wednesday night at Dover Marina, has received good luck wishes from a variety of celebrities including Dawn French and David Suchet. Olly said: "I am most grateful to the Port of Dover for providing me with a complimentary berth in its marina for my stay in this historic Port, giving me an opportunity to raise awareness of the reasons for my journey around the British Isles. I wouldn't be here without my donor and the support of family, friends and the various organisations dedicated to defeating this terrible illness."

Bob Goldfield, Chief Executive, Port of Dover said: "We were delighted to provide this brave young man with a berth in our marina. Oliver is an inspiration in showing how a bone marrow transplant can lead to a fulfilling and active life. We are proud to play a small part in helping him in his campaigning for the Antony Nolan Trust."