Raised: 116%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,160.00
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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am going to be swimming from Swanage Pier to Bournemouth (either Branksome Chine or Bournemouth Pier) across Poole Bay on 19 September 2009 to raise money for the Lewis Manning Hospice. 

It is a distance of approximately 7 miles across open sea and there is likely to be big waves and strong tides.

The furthest I have ever swum before is about 2 miles so this is a serious challenge for me.  I expect it to take about three or four hours although getting the tides right is going to be crucial!

I will also be joined by Joe Poole who is raising money for Dorset Air Ambulance, Paul Williams, who is raising money for the Eve Appeal and Steve Williams of Swanage Lifeboat Crew. 

Lewis Manning is a hospice in Poole overlooking Poole Harbour.  It provides palliative care for cancer sufferers.  They currently need to raise funds for a building project to add two new wings to the Hospice to allow for overnight stays.  It is therefore a great local charity and a worthy cause and I hope you will help me to reach my target of 1000 pounds.

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Well done Liz, just making it up to £1,160.00 for you!! Angie x Donation by angela hutton 23/10/09  

£14.00 + £3.95 Gift Aid

VERY well done Liz you deserve a medal. A very worthy cause. Cheryl & Colin Marks (aka Mr & Mrs Skid) Donation by Cheryl Marks 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Liz!! Donation by Trina Forte 22/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Liz - what a FANTASTIC DAY - all thanks to you. Here's to next year and thanks again for letting me play too. Paul Donation by Paul Williams 21/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope all went well! Donation by Lynn Mitcham 21/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic achievement Liz! Donation by Mark and Heather Rainsley 20/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Lizzie !!! and to your other fish like friends also, that is amazing. Good for you. Donation by Nick Hall 20/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, what a great acheivement. I'm sure you'll hit your target! It was nice to meet you!! Donation by Nikki Harman 19/09/09  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Best of luck from all the crew at Swanage Lifeboat Station Donation by Swanage Lifeboat Crew 17/09/09  

£100.00

go liz go !! Donation by J & J. U. 16/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best for the big swim! Best wishes-Stephanie Donation by Stephanie Thorne 16/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Liz. Makes my swim in the gravy of Docklands look like a breeze ! Donation by David McWilliam 15/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

We know you´ll give it your all and wish you all the best.Big hug from across the waves. Donation by That lot in sunny Spain 14/09/09  

£50.00

You are crazy but I hope you can do as well as you wish. Donation by Mum 14/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck, Liz. You're swimming for a great cause! Donation by Andrew Diprose 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it girl (you nutter) xxx Donation by Annabelle Marlow 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Liz, Hope everything goes well on the day! Good Luck and Enjoy! Jayne Donation by Jayne Hodson 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Liz!! You are insane, but we love you anyway. Donation by Matt Ginny & Lachlan 30/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Liz......love Tom & Rach x Donation by Rach & Tom 22/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Crazy Bird!! Dont forget your sick bag. Donation by Big Bird 12/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck wee bird! Boris x Donation by Andrew Eells 11/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck from all at swimfortri.com Donation by daniel bullock 11/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope the Barfleur has a good look out. Donation by Dave Corben 10/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Please check the ferry times. Dad. xxx Donation by Walter Semple 10/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Bloody bonkers... Donation by John Gilmour 09/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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