Michael Garnett is fundraising for AMREF

Mike's Strait of Gibraltar Swim

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AMREF

Charity Registration No. 261488

AMREF, the African Medical and Research Foundation, is African's health development organisation. Headquartered in Nairobi, AMREF runs innovative health programmes across sub-Saharan Africa, fighting disease, training health workers, and strengthening health systems.

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Michael Garnett

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07/09/2014

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Raised: 143%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,145.00

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My story

The Strait of Gibraltar is a tough swim; less than 300 people have made the crossing. The swim is around 12 miles and will take place (for about 5 hours) in the last week of September 2009. The actual day will depend on the weather and in particular on the wind. Ana (my fiancée and a Gibraltarian) will be on a boat feeding me with a stick.

I'll be wearing a Speedo and Vaseline and avoiding white sharks, men-of-war and maritime traffic. With any luck I’ll make Morocco and claim to have swum from Europe to Africa.

If you find any of this impressive or entertaining please give generously to AMREF (http://www.amref.org):

AMREF’s has been working in Africa for five decades with a mission to ensure that every African can enjoy the right to good health. They bring good quality and affordable health care to those who need it most - improving access to health treatment and preventing poor health through community education. Working closely with African communities and governments, AMREF ensures that its health projects are relevant and sustainable.

Thanks!

Mike

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	Hi Mikey, Good job x Donation by Grace 06/11/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike. Very proud of you. Take care, lots of love, RoseAnne xx Donation by RoseAnne 08/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Michael. A magnificent effort. Donation by David Garnett 07/10/09
	Many thanks for you donation Thea! Donation by Thea Adair 05/10/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Many thanks for your donation Gay! Donation by Gay Harris 05/10/09	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid
	Fantastic achievement! Great satisfaction that will stay with you for ever . It will also encourage you in reaching the next goals! BRAVO! Donation by Elena & Massimo Armanini 03/10/09	£100.00
	Well done Mike!! Donation by Guy V 30/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	fish-man fish-man fish-man! Donation by Mike S 29/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I was on the safety boat-Sharks scared of Mike and buggered off. Awesome achievement. Donation by Joseph Garcia 28/09/09	£75.00
	it was slightly mad to do this, wasn't it?? but congrats all the same! Donation by Natasha Vromen 28/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Top work Mike! Donation by James and Jenny Crawford 25/09/09	£50.00
	not bad fatty. got any photos of anna feeding you from a stick whilst you're smothered in vaseline? Donation by Tommy Tyekiff 25/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Mike, what an amazing achievement. xxx Donation by Julia Cooper 25/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike! Donation by Helena 25/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike - very impressive! Donation by Rajal 25/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Keep clear of those barbary apes too... All the best Donation by James Edmunds 24/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great cause Mike and a great achievement - well done! Donation by Mark Webster 22/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	We are so proud of you. South African Granny and Grandpa , Monty (did you catch a fish?) and Gina Donation by Ian and Anne Massey 22/09/09	£15.00
	Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water................ Donation by Allan Watson 21/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Just heard you made it from Spain to Africa. Hugely proud of you and mighty relieved - mom and dad Donation by Dianne Garnett 21/09/09	£100.00
	Good luck Mike - I hope youy make it. Donation by Alex Miles 21/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Jenny, Mike, Roland and Lucy 21/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck Mike....awesome way of raising money for an amazing organisation. A n J in Sabarat Donation by Juliet Hughes 20/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Juliet Hughes 20/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Wishing you the best of luck Mike, am so impressed! Donation by Mette Stern 18/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck fat tube. Donation by Martin Knight 18/09/09	£20.00
	Swim fast. Donation by Ron Plumridge 18/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	A few shots of J&B will keep you going :) Donation by Felicity Gooding 17/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You are an inspiration Mike! Best of luck Donation by Susan Anderson 17/09/09	£60.00
	Fantastic - swim quick! Donation by David Gilbert 17/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£463.97

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