Virginia man to row 24 hours straight to raise awareness, funds for Alzheimer's association

A Virginia man is raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease by rowing for 24 hours straight – possibly setting a world record in the process. 

Previously, John Musser has walked into the Grand Canyon and back out while wearing dog tags for people who had loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s – 120 tags in his first trek. This year, he will row on a machine for 24 hours starting June 20  – part of The Longest Day campaign  – to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association by accomplishing an "impossible" task.  Musser, 58, previously participated in a 24-hour row with the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in Williamsburg, so he’s no stranger to rowing or the physical demands of his task. He started training in February for the row, but his history as an Army airman and a CrossFit athlete will make the task a little easier. In fact, should he continue on his current trajectory, Musser will set a world record for most miles rowed in his age group. While he will weigh in as a lightweight, Musser aims to beat the heavyweight rmark of 295,800 meters in 24 hours.