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On Sunday, 13th September, I'm going to attempt my first open water 1-mile swim across Lake Windermere in order to raise money for Nick's charity - Henshaws. Anyone who has met the inspirational visually-impaired people who are helped by Henshaws cannot fail but to be motivated into action - and that's why I'm donning a wet suit and joining thousands of other mad souls who are swimming across a freezing lake in the British autumn!

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Congratulation Donation by Anonymous 05/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by anonymous 04/10/09  

£90.00 + £25.38 Gift Aid

Well done and well dodged all those harpoons :-) Donation by John Gillman 03/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done.... Donation by Mary Heaton 18/09/09  

£17.60 + £4.96 Gift Aid

Well done!! Hopefully I've finally managed to make a donation!! Donation by Liz Temple 15/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Can't beleive you did it - you're a nutter and a stronger woman than I am! Congratulations! Donation by Frances Marr 14/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sorry not to have done this sooner - hope it went ok! Donation by Rupert and Jan Thornton 14/09/09  

£15.00

Donation by Clare Davis 13/09/09  

£10.00

Good Luck Claire! Donation by Ian Proudler 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Are you sure you don't want me to come and swim with you? I would be such a help!! Best of luck & lots of love xxxx Donation by Jane Chapman 07/09/09  

£10.00

I bet he didn't tell you it was cold water! We know how he works. Thank you for getting into such deep water for Henshaws. Donation by Sue Campagna 01/09/09  

Any chance of a photo of you in the wetsuit ? ! Donation by Capt. Curbrider 01/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go for it Claire!!! Rather you than me!!! Donation by Jean Alger-Green 31/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good on you! Watch out for the pike. The film score for Gladiator is good for maintaining enthusiasm during exercise! Donation by Robert Yates 29/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

For a girl who doesn't like the cold this is indeed a challenge !!!!!!!!! Good luck xx Donation by sally richardson 25/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You always were a water baby! Best of luck, don't forget the goose fat! Kx Donation by Karen Halsall 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

what no motorbikes or parachutes?? x Donation by liz 24/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What next? Donation by Janet Murray 23/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I always thought you were a bit crazy but this confirms it.Did the Tunisian sun go to your head? Donation by Lesley Marr 23/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck. We're all proud of you. Enjoy the cool water. Donation by Nick Marr 23/08/09  

Many strokes of luck! Donation by Derek and Anne 23/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You must be barmy! Swim like flipper. See you on the big day. Donation by Francesca Scott 22/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £124.84

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