A ROWING team have completed their toughest challenge yet, rowing for FORTY days across the ocean to raise money for charity.

Ben Ajayi-Obe from Bracknell wanted to complete the 'worlds toughest row' to raise money for the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre who provide treatment for his mother, Rose.

The team, out of 26 others, raised a massive total of £20,000 for Multiple Sclerosis charities.

Ben, who took lead of the row, said: "My mum, Rose, has lived with MS for 18 years.

"Everyday is a frustrating struggle, yet she overcomes her symptoms with sheer determination and grit."

Ben, alongside Isaac Kenyon, Jack Hopkins and Cameron Parker embarked on their Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge on December 12, rowing to Antigua in a 28ft boat.

They spent their Christmas and New Year in the middle of the ocean, rowing for over 1,000 hours and consuming nearly 1 million calories to complete 3,000 miles from the Canaries to the Caribbean.

Cameron, team rower, said: "Isaac was on steering duty so he was facing the crowd when we came in.

"We were all able to watch his expression mirroring the amazing sight before him.

"We all felt a surge of emotion and pride at what the Atlantic Discovery team had achieved together."

The row, dubbed as #row4rose has helped to create awareness for the incurable neurological disease, as well as raising money for MS charities who provide vital support to their patients.

Ben added: "The centre is a constant rock for those whose lives have been turned upside down.

"No number could ever reflect the real value it brings to the MS community."

The Berkshire MS Therapy Centre supports the health and wellbeing of local people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

There are an estimated 1,000 people diagnosed with MS in the Thames Valley and 100,000 people across the UK.

Samantha Harper, fundraising manager, said: "It has been thrilling to follow their adventure and to truly see what a huge challenge it really has been.

"The money Atlantic Discovery has raised will make a big difference to the support we are able to provide for the MS community."