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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I am taking part in the Great London swim to raise money for  Obstetric Cholestasis (OC) research. This disease is a  pregnancy-related liver disorder that can result in premature delivery and stillbirth. 

I work in a research lab at Imperial College London in the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, and I am involved in identifying the genetic factors that make some women susceptible to getting this disease.

Our research is also supported by a patient organization that helps women with OC and their families -  their homepage is http://www.ocsupport.org.uk/index.html   

This has lots more information about this disease - have a look to find out more.

So to raise some money I'm going for a swim. In the Thames. One mile - that's 65 lengths of the Imperial College pool at South Ken, or 81 of the St Mary's pool. 

Proof of my intensive training can be found at http://gallery.me.com/phdixon  and twitter.com/peteriverswim


Wish me luck, and please donate .... Thanks!


(Money donated will be transfered directly from the Women for Women charity to  OC research)

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Good luck with the swim! Donation by Shadi on 07/06/10

 
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Not sure which the more scary pics here! The "I'm a steampunk about to sew a horse's head onto a poodle" shot or the manatees on the pages following. Donation by Peter Allingham on 07/06/10

 
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Good luck Pete, I didn't realise you were a great swimmer. Very brave - stay safe! Donation by Jenny Steel on 07/06/10

 
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Best of luck Rosemary Donation by Rosemary Fisher on 06/06/10

 
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Good work, Dr D. Best of luck. Donation by Nicole Gladstone on 06/06/10

 
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Good Luck! Donation by sabiha on 06/06/10

 
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Well you@re always making a splash - having water may help! Good luck, not that you'll need it. Donation by Shirley Line on 04/06/10

 
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Here's to you, Pete!! We're thrilled for you! We're raising a glass of bubbly in your honor. Donation by Jane & Bev on 04/06/10

 
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You go, dood! And then swim over to New England and tell us all about it. :) Donation by Paul and Lizzie on 04/06/10

 
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Go make a splash, Pete! Good Luck! Donation by Erum Anwar Khan on 03/06/10

 
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If you need to prove to anyone you can swim we have your certificates at home. love Mum and Dad. Donation by William Dixon on 03/06/10

 
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Rather you than me, Pete — but what an excellent cause to be supporting. Best of luck! Donation by Michael Oakey on 03/06/10

 
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I sure hope you are swimming downstream! Donation by Carson Kohle on 03/06/10

 
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Good luck Pete - and remember to keep your mouth shut! Donation by Ros on 03/06/10

 
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Good Luck Pete! Donation by georgia papacleovoulou on 03/06/10

 
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Good luck! I see some serious training going on :))) Donation by Alex on 03/06/10

 
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In Italy they say 'in bocca al lupo (in the mouth of the wolf)' for good luck. They say by wishing you the worst, the best will happen... Donation by Mary Wang on 03/06/10

 
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Good luck Madison! ;-) Donation by Michelle Percharde on 03/06/10

 
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Good luck! Donation by Geok Chin Tan on 03/06/10

 
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Good luck! Donation by Ian Kingston on 03/06/10

 
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It's the Man from Atlantis! Hope to be there on the day to cheer you on Pete. Donation by Jenny Chambers on 03/06/10

 
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Good Luck :) Donation by Marwa AL-Sabbagh on 03/06/10

 
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Pierre, You are doubtlessly making a lot of women very happy - by the choice of charity AND those intimate photos of your training regime. G'luck! Donation by David Whitelam on 03/06/10

 
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Numero uno ftw! Don't drown dude they say it's a nasty way to go. Plus - who will I get to order my consumables so efficiently?! Donation by Dominic Lawrance on 03/06/10

 
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