Elizabeth Gilmour

Liz Gilmour - Sea Swim to Bournemouth

Fundraising for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
£1,160
raised of £1,000 target
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Liz Gilmour's fundraising, 30 July 2009
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

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We provide extraordinary hospice care to people with life-limiting illnesses.

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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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About the charity

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

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RCN 1120193
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care provides extraordinary care to patients & loved ones facing life-limiting illnesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Purbeck & West Hampshire. We need your help to raise £3.9m to continue providing our services in your community. Without these funds we could not exist.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,160.00
+ £209.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£891.00
Offline donations
£269.00

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