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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Well done Kev. You were much faster off the mark than we were with the donation! Donation by Kerr, Karen, Lewis and Euan on 26/10/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Well done Kev! Lots of love, Graham, Jo, Eliza & Matthew xx Donation by Graham Oak on 05/10/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations on the big swim, its such a meaningful cause, well done Kevxx Donation by Ann Mulqueeney on 29/09/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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well done cheers Donation by david preston on 25/09/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Well done Kev....A fine looking athlete on what looks to be a tropical Lake District! Donation by Ian Lees on 23/09/09 |
£100.00 |
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Well done Kevin, all the best. Bev and Steve Donation by Beverley Halliwell on 21/09/09 |
£25.00 |
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You never know the worth of water........ Well done! Donation by Bill & Shian on 16/09/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Hi Kev. Well done, what an inspiration to us all down here in Cape Town. Donation by Rowan, VC & The Bigsky Team on 16/09/09 |
£15.00 |
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Donation by Steve Evans on 16/09/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Fantastic Achievement Kevin for a cause that is very close to the Remit Family. Donation by Steven Yardley on 15/09/09 |
£500.00 |
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Very well done for a worthy cause. Donation by Martin Geraghty on 15/09/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Well done 'Iron Man' on the big swim. Best wishes Donation by Paul Andrew on 15/09/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Well done Kev. You're a star, albeit, a wet one! Donation by Karen Taylor on 15/09/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations Kevin, really good job and you've have managed to raise loads!! So when's the next event...................... :o) Donation by Lewis Walters on 15/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Fantastic effort Kevin! Donation by Chris & Tracey Pendlebury on 15/09/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Well done Kevin! Donation by COUNTY PRINT on 15/09/09 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Good work Kev. You're a good guy. Will be in touch soon and you can show me the medal! Donation by Mal Rowley on 15/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done you!. Donation by Pam Booth (SSL) on 15/09/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Great cause Kevin. Thinking of you today. Good Luck. Tom and Carole xxx Donation by Tom and Carole on 12/09/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck Kev, great cause, you're a star! :-) x Donation by Tracey Elliott-Brown on 09/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done. A great effort. Donation by ROBIN ALEXANDER on 08/09/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Kev - you know what they say 'Oxygen is overrated' - are we timing you???? Donation by julie linforth on 07/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Kevin, I know you can do it. I just hope that you shake off that man flu !! And well done on raising so much Donation by Sally Cowan on 07/09/09 |
£25.00 |
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Good luck Kevin! I wish I had your courage and determination to do something like this. Donation by Karl Marsh on 03/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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*Shivver* Rather you than me Kev! Go for it! Donation by Alex Hardy on 02/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £5,015.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £5,015.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,061.92 |
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