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        <h1 class="display-3 fw-bold text-white mb-3">Founders</h1>
        <p class="lead text-white opacity-95 mx-auto" style="max-width: 700px;">The founding consortium behind the
            Charity Boat Race — united by a shared vision of community and impact.</p>
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                    <h6 class="section-label">FOUNDING CONSORTIUM — POWERED BY BRIDGEWATER TRUST CIC</h6>
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                <p class="text-muted mb-4">The Charity Boat Race was created with a simple yet powerful vision — to
                    bring communities together through a joyful family event while supporting meaningful charitable
                    causes in the UK and around the world. It is a celebration of unity, generosity, and the belief that
                    when communities come together with purpose, they can create lasting change.</p>
                <p class="text-muted mb-4">This initiative was deeply inspired by the late <strong>Sheikh Fahimul
                        Anam</strong>, whose dedication to charitable work and education left an indelible mark on the
                    community. As a passionate supporter of humanitarian and educational causes through Gift Foundation,
                    he believed strongly that empowering the community through education was one of the most meaningful
                    ways to transform the future.</p>
                <p class="text-muted mb-4">His vision, generosity, and tireless motivation gave birth to a consortium
                    formed by three community-driven organisations: <strong>Gift Foundation</strong>, <strong>Sisters
                        Forum</strong>, and <strong>Newham Youth Link</strong>. Together, these organisations work hand
                    in hand to bring families, volunteers, and supporters together for a cause that changes lives.</p>
                <p class="text-muted mb-5">The Charity Boat Race is therefore more than just a day of fun and friendly
                    competition. It is a platform that allows our community to come together to support causes that
                    matter.</p>

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                    <p class="text-muted small mt-3 mb-0 text-center px-2">Our founder Shiekh Fahimul Anam (centre) enjoying a rickshaw ride with James Asser (left) MP for Beckton at the 2023 Charity Boat Race</p>
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        <h2 class="display-4 fw-bold text-white mb-3">Ready to Join the Race?</h2>
        <p class="text-white opacity-95 mb-5 max-w-2xl mx-auto fs-5">To register for the Charity Boat Race taking place
            on the 14th June 2026 please email bridgewatertrust@yahoo.com or register online.</p>
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