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Sarah's page
Event: BHF - Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim on 15/07/2012
$1,677.91 raised of $1,524.68 target
45 donations
My Target:
$1,524.68
$1,677.91 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Sarah-Hennessey
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Sarah Hennessey's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text HBKJ55 £10
to 70070
My story
I'm taking part in the Bournemouth 1.4 mile pier to pier swim on 15 July 2012. Please sponsor me and help to raise money for the BHF.
In August 2011 my 43 year old husband, Mark, had an unexpected heart attack which resulted in a cardiac arrest. Thanks to some amazing passers-by Mark was given immediate CPR until the ambulance service arrived and managed to restart his heart. He spent the next 2 weeks in Critical Care in an induced coma and suffered several complications. Even though the odds of surviving an out of hospital cardiac arrest are only 3%, Mark managed to pull through and is making a fantastic recovery.
On the day Mark moved out of Critical Care, his father sadly passed away from a heart attack. He had been suffering from heart disease and had his first heart attack a few years ago.
The BHF made regular visits to see my father in law and I have also attended one of their CPR courses. Their booklets were also an invaluable source of information in understanding Mark's condition both for ourselves, our family and his first aid colleagues at work.
From the huge amount of help, support and expertise that people have given my family, I feel very passionate about raising money to enable BHF to help others, and by registering for an event that is going to be a challenge for me makes it even more meaningful.
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My gallery 2
My updates 8
Will have to try again next year, but after taking travel sickness tablets!
Despite getting motion sickness I finished the swim in 54 minutes. Thank you everyone for your support and donations. I'm nearly at my £1,000 target. I'm sure when all the money comes in I will have achieved this.
Read how my swim went and see the photos at http://www.sarah-hennessey.blogspot.co.uk
The day of the swim has arrived. I had a practise yesterday and realise I have a massive challenge ahead of me today. The sea was so cold I couldn't breath or think straight. Hopefully if I get in the sea beforehand I can get a bit more accustomed to the cold.
£850 now raised and 2 weeks to go to the event. Thank you so much to people from LeO who are donating. You are all so kind.
My charity
British Heart Foundation
Charity Registration No. 225971
The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity. Every day they save lives, through pioneering research, providing vital information to help people reduce their own heart health risks, campaigning for change and supporting and caring for heart patients.
Donations 45
Well Done Sarah
Donation by Ravenstone Nursing Home on 06/09/12
£5.00
Congratulations and Well Done - Glenys Fyfe, Janet Smith, Anona Perkins, Paula and Mike Meredith, Pauline Windsor and Jane.
Donation by Various on 19/08/12
£50.00
Well done Sarah. We are so proud of you. Love Mark, Nikita and Cotton xxx
Donation by Mark Hennessey on 19/08/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Congratulations from Maureen, Sue and Jane x
Donation by Ravenstone on 16/08/12
£25.00
Congratulations, Well Done from the Bridle Family - Sheila, Linda, Joanne & Steve xx
Donation by Joanne Bridle on 29/07/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Extra donation from Frinton-on-Sea
Donation by Anonymous on 23/07/12
£6.00
Donation from Welcome Break Frinton-on-Sea
Donation by Anonymous on 20/07/12
£23.00
Fantastic Sarah, I knew you would do it. This extra donation is to say well done.
Donation by Joan Hennessey on 16/07/12
£50.00
Good luck it's a fantastic thing you're doing. Hope it's not too cold!!
Donation by The McCullough family. on 13/07/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck next weekend
Donation by John & Elsie in Heacham on 07/07/12
£20.00
Good Luck Sarah
Donation by Lindsay Donohoe on 02/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Sarah, good luck.
Donation by Liz Shepherd on 02/07/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Wonderful thing to do, good luck xx
Donation by Holly Richardson on 02/07/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck
Donation by DEBORAH MCINTYRE on 02/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Sarah
Donation by Jason Hammond on 30/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Sarah
Donation by Paul Bailey on 29/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
A worthy cause, good luck!
Donation by KERRY SMITH on 29/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Matthew Rutter on 29/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Wet suits forever!
Donation by Julia Benbow (LeO) on 29/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope it all goes swimmingly x
Donation by Faye West on 29/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Sarah. What you're doing is fantastic. I hope the sun is out on 15 July, we'll be thinking of you. Cheers, Mike (LeO staff).
Donation by Mike Forrest on 26/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck! Glad Mark is better and sorry to hear about Edward - he had the most amazing life stories! Let us know how you get on :)
Donation by Jessy Paston on 21/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Sarah, from residents of Frinton-on-sea and WGC x
Donation by Anonymous on 05/06/12
£131.50
Good luck from all the family
Donation by Lesley & Ray on 03/06/12
£25.00
Good luck, I hope the weather will be good on the day!
Donation by John Whitaker on 21/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$1,677.91
- Offline donations$0.00
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$1,677.91
- Gift Aid$211.55
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