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Susan Taylor's channel swim - Diabetes UK
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Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of all people affected by and at risk of diabetes.
I am to take on a challenge tougher than Everest in July 2013 - Swimming the english Channel solo.
I am SELF FUNDING THE solo SWIM so every penny donated will go to Charity.
Less than 1,000 people have completed the 21 -mile cross-Channel swim, whereas over 3000 have conquered the world's tallest mountain. Only one in ten people who train for the channel actually complete it.
The English Channel is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, with over 600 tankers and 200 ferries crossing it every day. Other problems include debris, jellyfish, currents and tides.
As part of the challenge you are not allowed to wear anything that aids buoyancy or warmth. However I will be accompanied by a support boat to ensure I stay out of trouble.
I hope to undertake this epic challenge in the week beginning the 13th July 2013 nut as part of the training I will also be part of a team relay during the week of 17th August 2012 to 24th August 2012, as well as various other open water challenges along the way.
Recent donors
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Robert Jarvis £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 13.04.13 Hi Sue Best of luck with your swim |
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Nigel Douglas £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 25.08.12 |
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kate vines £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.08.12 good luck susan... lets hope there's no leeches!! x |
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Rachel Jennings £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.08.12 To the best godmother and friend!! An inspiration to my girls and others....good luck hun...we are so proud of you (even if you do get big shoulders!!) love from Rach, Si, Emily and Lucy xxx |
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Katherine Drake-Lee £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.08.12 Good luck Susan, you're amazing! You can do it! |
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Gaz £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 14.08.12 No fannying about! ;-) |
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Jan Kirby, M I Installations Ltd £25.00 14.08.12 Hi Susan, this is a donation from M I Installations Ltd Heating & Gas Engineers, Hinckley. Good luck for your swim, Jan Kirby |
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Jo Moore £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 14.08.12 Good luck with the swim, you're doing a wonderful thing! xx |
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Keith Kruger £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 14.08.12 Good Luck Susan |
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Phil N £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 13.08.12 Hi Susan, Best of Luck - "Inspire a generation" Phil N. |
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Ira Bott £5.00 11.07.12 Best of Luck Susan. |
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Dave & Rachel £50.00 11.07.12 We are very proud of you! Keep up the hard work! Xx |
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vivien wheat £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 11.07.12 happy birthday susan |
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Iona x £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 11.07.12 Happy Birthday my gorgeous friend. What a challenge, couldn't imagine doing it.....very brave :P |
Running total
- Target:
- £1,250.00
- Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
- £1,581.08
- Total donors:
- 14
- Biggest donor:
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Nigel Douglas
£100.00 - Last donor:
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Robert Jarvis
13.04.13 - Offline fundraising:
- £1,232.33
