Hi everyone,
Now here's something you thought you would never see, and me neither! However, at Christmas I received a call from my sister (who I love dearly) with some devastating news: she had breast cancer.
As I'm sure we all do, I thought the worst and it was emotional time for us all, especially her! Two days later, she went into hospital for a mastectomy. The fantastic ending to this little note is that the operation was a complete success and the cancer has been removed.
This prompted me to think how lucky I am, and how many people's lives are touched by breast cancer - 46,000 women and 300 men a year.
So, as I'm nearing 60, I thought I would do a little something to help while I still can. On 12th September, in the cold waters of Lake Windermere, I will be attempting to swim one mile as part of "The Great North Swim" http://www.greatnorthswim.org/GNS/
Astonishing, I know, but I have started training. (I've lost a stone in weight already, so its a win, win.)
If you feel you could help me raise a few pennies toward this great cause, I would be truly grateful.
Thank you for taking the time to read this note
Kind regards - Kevin : )
Raised:
125%
Raised so far: £5,015.00
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Go for it Kev! What a great cause.xx Donation by karen woosey on 13/07/09 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 13/07/09 |
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Good luck Kevin, don't lose too much weight as you'll need a bit of insulation against the cold water! Donation by John Botia on 13/07/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Kev, you'll need it! Donation by Adrian Birmingham on 13/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Dad! Hope you'll be warm enough in your mankini!! xxx Donation by zak murphy on 12/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hi Kev. All the best on the day chuck. I hope you'll be emailing photos!? Donation by Al, Roz, Mac and Cate on 12/07/09 |
£30.00 |
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Latest from Windemere - Gigantic pike spotted in lake. Advice to all males- "swim backstroke" Donation by Steve Flynn on 11/07/09 |
£50.00 |
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your nuts : here's a fiver for each of the one's that will disappear when you jump in that water Donation by barrie clews on 11/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Kevin - Good Luck ! I'll break into the house and wave a hanky from the attic. Love Anne, Colin and Seb Donation by Anne Powell on 11/07/09 |
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Good luck and all the best! Donation by Mital Daya on 10/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Kevin from everyone at Cheeky Monkey Business Solutions. We are available to project manage your training if required. Donation by Cheeky Monkey on 10/07/09 |
£100.00 |
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good luck kev, invest in a good set of arm bands Donation by Chris McLaren on 10/07/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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I'm only donating so that you promise NOT to send a pic of you in your trunks! Best of luck Mr Murphy Donation by Julia Greaves on 10/07/09 |
£25.00 |
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Only you could think of helping two charities at once. Breast cancer & testicular cancer. Freezing your N**S off. Brilliant. Donation by steve james on 10/07/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Kevin from everyone at Bluetree Design & Print!!! Donation by Katy Tupholme on 10/07/09 |
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Good for you Kevin. Don't think you'll get an ice cream this time, but hope you get something nice and warming instead. Donation by Karen Melville on 10/07/09 |
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I'm only sponsoring you on the promise of a photo of you in your trunks covered in goose fat! Best of luck Kevin. X Donation by Vicky Beswick on 10/07/09 |
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Best of luck Kev! Hope there is a big cup of Bovril and a hot water bottle at the other end for you : ) Donation by Helen Taylor on 10/07/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Kev! I'm sure the water isn't really as cold as it looks. . . ;-) Donation by anonymous on 10/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Kev! (imaginary High five heading your way) Donation by Mike Rigby on 10/07/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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You can do it my mate. I'll be waiting at the other end for you with a bug hug and tears. I'm so proud of you love you lotsxxx Donation by The Wife on 10/07/09 |
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Donation by Kevin Murphy on 03/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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| Total Raised: | £5,015.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,061.92 |
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