My story

Well we did it! It was a very hot day in Lugano, 37 degrees and perfect swimming weather. We were taken to the start line by ferry and the distance seemed daunting. There were a record number of participants, over 500 so the start was very busy but after that the swimmers stretched out and it was easier to get into a rhythm. The first 500m and the last were the hardest, somehow the finishing line didnt seem to be getting much closer! John Mark finished the 2.5km stretch in 56 minutes and Annie in 58 minutes so both under the hour. Annamaria and Ginny in a respectable 1 hour 12 minutes. Thank you to all of you for your support for our endeavours in aid of the CAFOD East Africa appeal!

 

My charity

CAFOD

CAFOD

Charity Registration No. 285776

CAFOD works with local partners and communities in 40 countries across the world - responding to emergencies, promoting long-term development and raising public awareness of the causes of poverty. We work with people of all faiths and none for a safe, sustainable and peaceful world.

Donations 44

Donation by Anonymous on 30/09/11

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Well done Annamaria, Lucia, Ginny and JM, and to Annamaria especially for rising to the challenge and swimming sub 1-1/2 hours!

Donation by Stephen Dulake on 31/08/11

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well done...colm and ella

Donation by colm kelleher on 29/08/11

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Well done JM!

Donation by Alastair Hollingdale on 28/08/11

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations!! John-Mark is looking very Italian!!

Donation by Todd Turney on 26/08/11

£50.00

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Well done! Zubair, Huma, Zara & Zayan

Donation by Zubair Ahmad on 24/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done John-Mark and all. Best wishes, Duncan Black

Donation by Duncan Black on 24/08/11

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Well done JM - an impressive effort!

Donation by Lucy Gray on 23/08/11

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it was great seeing you on sunday. congratulations

Donation by alan howard on 23/08/11

£500.00

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Congratulations to all of you!

Donation by Jiten Samani on 23/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done to you all!

Donation by Ted & Barbara on 22/08/11

£50.00

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Congratulations on the impressive time. Glad you had good weather. Best wishes Julia

Donation by Julia Weiner on 22/08/11

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Donation by aedan macgreevy on 22/08/11

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Hope swim went well today, John Mark. With love from Marcus, Sarah, Sophia and Tom

Donation by Marcus Gore on 21/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!!

Donation by The Robinsons on 21/08/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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good Luck. Goli

Donation by Goli Bagherzadeh on 21/08/11

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All the best of luck and hope all the training in Nice pays off! Bin, Jack and Niall

Donation by Niall Considine on 19/08/11

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Have fun and go in the blue win!

Donation by The Ostlunds on 19/08/11

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Well done Grant. Best of luck on the swim!

Donation by Barton O'Brien on 19/08/11

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Good luck both of you! So soon now! Can't wait to hear all about it. Very much looking forward to Sunday - thank you.

Donation by L on 19/08/11

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck from me too Frank Mayes

Donation by Frank Mayes on 18/08/11

£30.00

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Good luck - you are nuts!

Donation by Grant Hamilton on 17/08/11

£50.00

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We Love you!!

Donation by Fam. Mertens on 16/08/11

£20.00

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Best of luck!

Donation by Apollo on 15/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck. I know I would sink before I got half way!

Donation by Simon Miles on 12/08/11

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,385.00
  • Offline donations£1,445.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£5,830.00
  • Gift Aid£508.75

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