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Channel Crossing Relay Swim

V D Burrell is raising money for Help for Heroes
“Alex Burrell's fundraising”

on 18 March 2011

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<p>We did it!</p> <p>At 11:55am UK time, we left Dover. 9 hours 38 minutes and about 50 miles&nbsp;later (the tides take you far from the 21 mile straight line course), we landed in France. It was one of the toughest days of our lives (especially for Chris, attacked by jellyfish in his second hour), but an incredible experience which we will never forget.</p> <p>Huge thanks to our pilot Paul Foreman and his first mate Ray, and also to Tom Burrell, Russ Mitchell and Karen Brook for supporting us on the boat.</p> <p>Just because we've finished the swim, we're still raising funds so keep the donations coming in. All the money still goes straight to Help for Heroes and is massively appreciated by us and this amazing charity.</p> <p>Thanks again to everyone who has supported us.</p> <p>Alex, Kevin and Chris</p>

Donation summary

Total
£4,242.77
+ £465.30 Gift Aid
Online
£3,614.77
Offline
£628.00

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