Nicola Rowlands

Nicola swims one mile

Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support
£212
raised of £200 target
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Event: British Gas Great North Swim 2012, on 24 June 2012
Macmillan Cancer Support

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I'm swimming a mile for charity!  It's crazy and I've never been a good swimmer but I look so sexy in a wetsuit it would be rude not to.  The Great North Swim is in Lake Windermere on June 23rd.  If I can avoid any lurking deep-lake creatures and steer clear of other swimmers' writhing limbs I will consider it an ultimate success. 

*** The Great North Swim has been cancelled due to terrible weather conditions and I am now swimming the Great Manchester Swim on July 1st in Salford Quays *** - thank you for all of your generous donations, I will still be swimming a mile, just one week later than expected!! ***

I'm raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support; the money goes towards improving the lives of people affected by cancer.  You can read more about the charity on their website.  

To make the sponsorship more exciting I'm also going to give away a 'Calico kitty' tote bag (check it out here: http://bit.ly/L6S58S ) filled with loads of my illustrated goods such as cards, pocket mirrors, and bearded men so if this interests you, just take a guess at my finishing time and put your guess in the note with your sponsorship - The closest guess will win the loot. 

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If you want to read more about my swimming journey, check my blog: http://notgoingwrong.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/embracing-rubber-and-pain.html

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Macmillan Cancer Support

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At Macmillan, we will move mountains to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can. We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£212.00
+ £39.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£168.00
Offline donations
£44.00

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