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Swimming the Great North Swim

Fran Monks is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support
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2010 Great North Swim · 4 September 2010 ·

The number of people diagnosed with cancer is growing, we're doing whatever it takes to help more people with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer, whoever and wherever they are. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk

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Update: The official Great North Swim was cancelled because of blue green algae, but we forged ahead with our own. http://portraitsthatmatter.com/2010/09/the-blue-green-algae-avoiding-north-swim/

Thank you to all my sponsors!
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On September 4th I'll be swimming a mile in Lake Windermere for MacMillan Cancer Support. It's going to be a big challenge. I've been a swimmer all my life, but I've never swam this far in open water. It will be cold and I have to admit I'm scared!

Last year I injured my neck swimming and was worried that my swimming days were over. I'm delighted that I've recovered and am looking forward to training so that I can complete the distance and hopefully raise some money for this great cause.


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