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Nick Thorn Lundy Swim
£1,896.00 raised
88 donations
My Target:
£1,896.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Home safe and sound... Lundy to Woolacombe, over twenty miles in six and a half hours! Incredible! Take a look at photos and film of the day here...
UPDATE (7pm TUES 7th) Great news! It's back on for this Thursday... the forecast's looking half decent, the support boats are ready and Nick's going to make an attempt on the first ever solo Lundy to Woolacombe swim. With a bit of luck, a fair wind, and a huge amount of swimming effort, 48 hours from now Nick will be arriving on Woolacombe Beach. Be there to welcome him home (7pm – 8pm Thurs) and join everyone at the Red Barn after for a fundraising part to celebrate!
UPDATE: On advice of the support boat skipper and in light of the poor conditions forecast for Thursday, Nick’s swim from Lundy has been postponed. He’s hoping to do it at the next possible opportunity, on Thursday 7 October. Watch this space! Keep donating! And pass it on...!
To raise money for Children's Hospice South West, on 9th September 2010 Nick Thorn will be making the first ever solo attempt to swim from Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel to Woolacombe Beach.
Nick is hoping to complete the whopping 19.8 miles of this beach-to-beach swim (about the same as the Cross Channel Swim) in just 6 to 8 hours.
A team of four swimmers successfully completed a relay Lundy Swim last summer. The only other known similar swim attempt was from Hartland Point to Lundy in the 1950s by an Egyptian army captain.
It takes a huge support team to help out with a challenge like this and thanks go to those that have offered their time and help:
* Support vessels, from Ilfracome Yacht Club and Geoff Huelin of Mortehoe Shellfish
* Dave Vince and Dave Jenkins, who have offered their time organising and helping as swim witnesses
* Bruce Hughes, who completed the relay last year and has been the doctor advising on the swim
* Keith Gammon, swim paramedic and board paddler on the day
* Steve Newton, organiser of nutrition/hydration and board paddler on the day
Please support Nick in raising money for Children's Hospice South West by donating here. Find out more about the great work they do here. Please give generously, every little bit helps!Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.
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My charity
Children's Hospice South West
Charity Registration No. 1003314
At CHSW we help and support children and their families who are living with life-limiting conditions. We provide a loving and caring place for the whole family. A place where everyone can find expert care and support in facing an uncertain future.
Donations 88
Well Done
Donation by helen clark on 22/10/10
Hey Nick Congrats again, This is especially from ol' Douglas, the swimming Father Christmas' who asked me to extend his mighty respect to you!
Donation by Shaun Latham on 12/10/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Fantastic accomplishment Nick. Hope the shoulder is ok.
Donation by Bob Bunney on 29/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Well done Nick, what an amazing achievement and in an even more amazing time. Whats next...
Donation by Jimi & Selina on 24/09/10
Top job.
Donation by Jonny Lynd on 21/09/10
Well done Nick, what a great achievement and for such a worthy cause - Village Hero!Melissa and Simon
Donation by Melissa & Simon Lewis on 19/09/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Happy swimming Nick, great effort, great cause....well done
Donation by Gary Wright on 17/09/10
Congratulations, Nick. An incredible achievement. What next?!! Dot xx
Donation by Dot Stairmand on 16/09/10
Congratulations Nick. Well done, great cause.
Donation by Dawn Murphy on 14/09/10
Good on ya Thorno what a legend. Love from Boyler, Bec, Liam (roar) and Lachlan xx
Donation by David, Bec, Liam and Lachy Boyle on 13/09/10
£25.00
Amazing work Nick, and Cath for all the support. Love from Bella, Tom and Layla xxx
Donation by Layla Gant on 13/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Well done Nick
Donation by Bob Pridmore on 11/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Well done Nick. Amazing achievement.
Donation by Peter O, Leonie, Shaun & Arlene on 11/09/10
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Donation by shaun mabey on 10/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Well done Thorno, Swansea to Ilfracombe next!!
Donation by Ben Daubney on 10/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
nice one thorno.. you bloody legend.. hope all is well mate.. love to that lovely missus and gorgeous moo. cheers.
Donation by John Richards on 10/09/10
£10.00
Well done Nick, great swim, very impressed.
Donation by Jonathan Fairhurst on 10/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Helen Partridge on 10/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Amazing Nick, a great buz on the beach! From Nicola, Simon, Ross and Lee
Donation by Nicola Oliver on 10/09/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Congratulations mate, amazing effort xxx
Donation by Karly Townsend on 10/09/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Well done Nick. Awesome swim and a great cause. x
Donation by Janet, Des Marcus and Cameron on 10/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Well, done Nick, love Annee Jim Flo and Archie
Donation by Anne Willis on 10/09/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Donation by luke goodin on 09/09/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Best of luck, Nick, be in the Barn waiting
Donation by Don on 09/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
I'm so glad it's a sunny day for you. I hope Cathy is waiting on the beach with a big snog when you arrive this evening ;) Well done and great cause
Donation by Judith Thompson on 09/09/10
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,896.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£1,896.00
- Gift Aid£406.44
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