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The Team so far....Stewart Rush, Lesley Zimmerman, Craig Robinson, Andrew Baxter, Sandy Simpson, Rory Fitzgerald, Liz Dilley, Erika Cule, Lisa Stansbie, Kate Robarts, Lesley Cook, Jeremy Storr, Nick Duce, Barry Slater, Emma France, Simon Joyce, Phil Sears, Oliver Steed, Nicola Latty, Graham Hardie, Barrie Walker, Raoul Downey, Dusan Svoboda, Catherine Reeds, Kimberley Broughton, Julia Horning, Richard Lawrance, Terry Wright, Jane Asher...

 

On the 4th Oct '08 at the Wycombe Sports Centre, each competitor is going to attempt to swim 1 mile on the hour, every hour, for 24 consecutive hours! Burning between 8000 and 11500 calories each, equivalent to 15 roast dinners hence sustaining food intake and keeping it down is going to be a further essential challenge!

 

With each individual person swimming further than the English Channel, we're also hoping that during this mammoth challenge we claim ourselves a new world record - that of 'covering the most miles by a team in any one 24 hour period' - 480 miles!!! Come along and support us. It should be a great day!

 

We hope to make A LOT of money for ACTION DUCHENNE and for this to be a national event every year.


THE EVENT:

Saturday 4th October 2008

Starting at 9am for 24 hours!

High Wycombe Sports Centre

Marlow Hill
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP11 1TJ
United Kingdom
 


WHAT IS DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder caused by an error in the dystrophin gene. The condition causes progressive muscle weakness as the muscle cells break down and die.

 

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare condition. About 100 boys are born with the condition in the UK each year and there are about 1,500 boys with the disorder living in the country at any one time.


Duchenne muscular dystrophy, named after the doctor who first studied this specific condition in the 1800s, mainly affects boys, with extremely rare exceptions.

Most affected boys show the first symptoms when they are aged between one and three. The features include:

* being unable to run or jump as well as their peers
* a difficulty climbing stairs
* a difficulty getting up from the floor

As they get older and the condition progresses they may be unable to walk as far or as fast as other children, occasionally even falling down. Some boys may also have learning and/or behavioural difficulties which start to show at this stage.

 

WHY ACTION DUCHENNE?

Action Duchenne (Formerly PPUK) exclusively funds research for a cure and promotes campaigns for better medical care for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne is so severe that young men are totally paralysed by late teens and die young from respiratory or heart failure. Your donations and support will help us end this tragic waste of young lives.


PLEASE SUPPORT US AND HELP SAVE OUR KIDS LIVES!


YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Good luck Stewart! Donation by David Johnson 03/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Craig! Donation by Laura Haggett 03/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

A very worthy swim! Donation by Lisa Howard 03/10/08  

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Good Luck Craig! Donation by Chrissy Devas 03/10/08  

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Best of luck Craig! Donation by Breda Power 03/10/08  

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Good Luck Craig and everyone. Well done all! Donation by Natalie Bartholomew 03/10/08  

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24hrs wow, good luck mate, I know where i'll be at 3am and its not in the water ;) Donation by Mark Woodhouse 03/10/08  

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Good Luck Buddy Donation by Tom Legge 03/10/08  

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Good luck mate Donation by Simon Wright 03/10/08  

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Best of luck! Donation by Kate Burgess 03/10/08  

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Good luck Smithers & Swiss! Donation by Georgina & Lucy Baxter 03/10/08  

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Good Luck from all of us. Lots of love xx Donation by Chris & Valerie 03/10/08  

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Bonne chance! Donation by Robin Haynes 03/10/08  

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Nicola - Good luck! You go girl! Donation by Katrenia 03/10/08  

£15.00

Good luck crazy cat lady!!! Donation by Dave Rouse 03/10/08  

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Good Luck Olly a.k.a Mark Spitz!!!! You are a top notch chap!!! All the Best!!! Donation by Steve Cone 03/10/08  

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good luck! Donation by Stu Flint 03/10/08  

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Go Dusan 'Phelps' Go!! You can do it, I have every confidence in you. Bonne chance mon ami! Donation by Sara 03/10/08  

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Good luck... :-) Donation by Dave Jones 03/10/08  

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Good luck! Donation by David Moehle 03/10/08  

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Good luck to everyone especially Stewart Donation by Ali Harckham 03/10/08  

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Good luck!! Donation by Bex Donawa 03/10/08  

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Tip: Dont drink the water! Good man Stew.. Donation by Carlos 03/10/08  

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Best of luck. Donation by Karen Risden 03/10/08  

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Good Luck! Donation by Keri Rodger 03/10/08  

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good luck Kate Donation by Maggie Smith 03/10/08  

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Nicola - Best of luck Donation by Steve & Rosie Atkinson 02/10/08  

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Good luck Donation by Ted 02/10/08  

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Best of Luck Donation by Ruth and Brian Broughton 02/10/08  

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Good luck Stewart, it's great what you're doing. Donation by Chris Woodgate 02/10/08  

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