Hello!

Here we are again... another year and another Aspire Channel Swim.  Last year with team "Fantasy Starfish" and the previous year with "Swim Like Bricks" I managed to complete the distance individually.  This year I plan to swim the channel solo, so I need your help more than ever!

There are two reasons for my taking part in this charity swim.  Firstly, of course, I want to raise money for Aspire.  Please check out the wonderful work they do by taking a look at their website.

Secondly, as a fibromyalgia sufferer with angina, I have many days when I am unable to get around without the use of a wheelchair or mobility scooter.  I hope doing this swim will provide me with the incentive and the good practice of a regular exercise program, which I hope will help me build my strength and stamina, increase my flexibility and mobility, and improve my general wellbeing through the social interaction.

So there it is... you have two very good reasons for giving me the encouragement of your support.  Thanks for visiting the page. I will send regular updates on twitter and facebook as well as on here to let you know how things are going.  If you feel able, please support the charity with a small donation.  Every little helps.

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Thanks for visiting - come back soon!