ABOUT
CONNOR'S ERG
A show of strength for brain cancer.
Connor was a passionate rower during his time at Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne. He dreamed of one day studying and rowing at Stanford or the University of Wisconsin.
Sadly, brain cancer cut those dreams short. Connor passed away in April 2013, aged just 18.
Throughout Connor's treatment, Stanford rowing coach Craig Amerkhanian stayed in touch with his family. Following Connor's passing, Craig teamed up with University of Wisconsin rowing coach Chris Clarke to honour Connor's legacy through a fundraising challenge.
And so, Connor's Erg was born.
Today, Connor's Erg brings together schools, rowing clubs, gyms, workplaces and individuals across Australia and the US, using their brawn for the brain to raise vital funds for paediatric brain cancer research and care.
HOW DOES THE
CHALLENGE WORK?
Your row. Your way. Big impact.
Connor's Erg is back in February 2027, and everyone's invited!
Whether you're a seasoned rower or jumping on an erg for the
first time, it's about challenging yourself, having fun and
making a difference.
TAKE ON A TEAM CHALLENGE
Australia: Rally your crew to row 120km or 120 minutes throughout February, representing the 120 Australian kids diagnosed with brain cancer each year.
USA: Take on 333km as a team, representing the 333 children diagnosed with brain cancer each month in the US, or tackle our traditional 100km erg relay.
Share the distance, log your progress and cheer each other on!
SET YOUR OWN CHALLENGE
Prefer to go solo or set your own challenge? You choose when, where and how far you row.
Challenge ideas can be found HERE.
ROW TOGETHER
Get your school, gym, rowing club or workplace involved. Bring your community together for a challenge with a purpose.
Whether you're rowing in Australia or the US, every stroke helps change the odds for kids with brain cancer.
