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In April 2018, Kate Culverwell and Anna Blackwell set out on a world first tandem kayak expedition from England to the Black Sea. This journey saw them paddle over 4000km along canals and rivers through 11 countries, including navigating almost the entire length of the Danube River, Europe’s second longest river.

The expedition is raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Action in memory of Kate's father, David Culverwell. While paddling, Kate and Anna also collected data to contribute to the research of FreshWater Watch, an Earthwatch research project investigating the health of global freshwater ecosystems.

Professor David Cunningham, consultant medical oncologist and director of Clinical Research at The Royal Marsden in London and Surrey

"There is no doubt that this is a very difficult cancer to treat but the innovative work funded by charities such as Pancreatic Cancer Action is of paramount importance in making the progress necessary to improve patient outcomes. The charity also plays an essential role in raising awareness of pancreatic cancer and lobbying for greater support and action. As such, projects like Katie and Anna’s to raise much needed funds are vital and hugely appreciated by the research community.”

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