Claire Greenall is fundraising for Wakefield Hospice

swim forrest swim!

Great North Swim 2009

on 12/09/2009

flower caps at the ready!

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Just little old me taking part - a team of one!

Raising money for

Wakefield Hospice

Charity Registration No. 518392

Wakefield Hospice comprises of a 16-bed in-patient unit providing specialist symptom management and support for local patients and their families facing a terminal illness. Various services and therapies are offered through the Day Therapy Unit as well as providing a drop in service twice weekly. It requires £2.3 million annually.

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Claire Greenall

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Raised: 172%

Target: £300.00
Raised so far: £517.00

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My story

Hi All,

The challenge I've set myself is something I've always wanted to do - 1 mile swim across Lake Windermere. So earlier this year whilst sat at my desk on a damp dreary February day, I decided to take action and book a place. It certainly felt a long way until September and I'll have plenty time to train and shed a few pounds (err more than a few) so I would look like a finely tuned athlete running into the Lake!! Hmm how time passes so quickly!!

I am doing this event in memory to my mum Carol Hughes who unfortunately lost her battle with Cancer 8 years ago. She was great mum who lit up the room with her laughter (you could hear her for miles around!). She was so brave and I'll always admire the courage she displayed.

Mum was looked after by some fantastic people at Wakefield Hospice and I would like to in my own small way support them with this fundraising event at Lake Windermere. I will be swimming a mile in the lake on Sunday 13^th September at 10.30am.

Can't wait to dive in!

Thanks for your support

Claire x

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	Well done. You're braver thany any of us!!! Donation by Sarah, Steve and Cameron xx 04/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, Claire ... that took courage. love Fi [friend of Al & Pam's] Donation by Fiona Breeze 27/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Claire on your daring challenge. I'm sure we heard Carol laughing. Donation by Geoff & Janet Hull 22/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Do they still use lard for the cold? Good luck! Donation by Chris McCash 18/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Susan Perry 09/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go girl- get that flowery swim hat on and just do it! Donation by Clare Boyle 08/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You are a Superstar !! Roll on Sunday ! xxx Donation by Pops 07/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope the waves are not too high . Can't you persuade your Dad to join you ?!! Ha Ha !!! Donation by Pam Wileman 07/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Better lay off the Jammie Dodgers! Donation by Andrew Craggs 07/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	sweet baby jesus go easy on the prune juice r kid before getting in that wetsuit. good luck & big love xx Donation by Joanne Schofield 06/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	know you will do it thinking of you and your mum with love always my bestest dearest friend - go girl! Donation by Harry 05/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by Andy Gibbons 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Loving the swimming cap - good luck! Donation by eleanore woodward 04/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You're mad but good on yer! Donation by Simon Renwick 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What a venture. Good luck and take care, Love Paul &Vicky Donation by Vicky Alvey 03/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck you Donation by Zoe Lane 26/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck on your swim Claire! I hope its not too cold for you! Donation by Louise England 26/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Go Claire go!!! Donation by Katie Flather 25/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Claire! Donation by Jo White 24/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the swim, remember to spit the water out or United Utilities will charge you a fee!!! Donation by Ernie Fisher 24/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't swallow too much lake water!!! Good luck. xx Donation by Stuart & Rachel 21/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck honey...want pictures with you modelling the lovely cap :-) Donation by Rajvir Khatra 21/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!! Now you just need to find a suitably amusing wetsuit! x Donation by Elise Jibson 20/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Hey Lady, Good Luck! Your a star! xxx Donation by Carla Murphy 19/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Claire - Phil and Jill Donation by Alan Hughes 19/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck - Dale Hill golfers Donation by Alan Hughes 19/08/09	£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid
	I look forward to seeing to picture of you in your flowery cap. Good luck. x Donation by Joanne Sheard 19/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Claire, splish splash Donation by Rachel Walker 19/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Helen Garrett 19/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best with the swim. I hope you reach your target Donation by Nick Paget 19/08/09	£20.00

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* Total raised online:	£517.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£140.18

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