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Mike's Double Channel Swim
My name is Mike Cross and I am a Barristers' Clerk at 15 New Bridge Street Chambers.
For many years I have been involved in and around the sport of outdoor swimming and have completed a number of long distance swims. However this swim is a little different. This time my aim is to swim from England to France and then back again!
How long this will take could vary from between 25 to 35 hours depending on tides and weather conditions. As mad as this sounds it is all for a good cause!
Members of 15 New Bridge Street undertake a large number of criminal cases every year, many of which involve young people under the age of 24. Therefore we realise that many thousands of young people in the UK today are failing to achieve their potential and need a second chance.
Youth charity The Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award inspires over 275,000 young people per year to develop skills, fitness, compassion and initiative, and gives young people of every background the opportunity to succeed. It relies on donations and needs to raise over £100,000 per week to continue its vital work.
15 New Bridge Steet is proud to be supporting the work of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in assisting the rehabilitation of young offenders through its Aspire project, making the benefits of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award available to young people within the secure estate and upon release.
Recent donors
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Tim Banks £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 17.06.10 I cant quite believe you are attempting this - the very best of luck. |
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Ann Mulligan £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 15.06.10 Good luck ! |
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Nicola Clark £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 12.05.10 One way is crazy, but both you need your head tested! plus a medal |
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Richard Gowthorpe £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 11.05.10 Remarkable challenge, particularly the "... and back again". Good luck! |
Running total
- Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
- £147.43
- Total donors:
- 4
- Biggest donor:
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Ann Mulligan
£50.00 - Last donor:
- Tim Banks 17.06.10
- Offline fundraising:
- £0.00
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