Swimathon 2012 - Vicky's Flippers
Event: Rotary Club of Milton Keynes Swimathon 2012 on 10/03/2012
Team Members: Vicky Southby, Peter Southby, Robert Southby, George Southby, Katherine Southby & James Southby
£407.40 raised of £3,000.00 target
14 donations
My Target:
£3,000.00
£407.40 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Swimathon-VickysFlippers
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to James Southby's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text FYNP87 £10
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My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page. Swimathon raises money mainly for local Charities, (and other Charities supported by Rotary International), as listed below.
On the 10th March 2012 as a family team of six, we took part in the 2012 Swimathon. The aim was to complete as many lengths as possible in 55minutes. Only one of us could swim the 25 metre length at any one time. We achieved 151 lengths.
Whilst this event is not perhaps not as physically challenging as some, the cause is just as great so please be as generous as you can.
Age UK in Milton Keynes
Age UK Milton Keynes is the new name for Age Concern Milton Keynes. In general this charity looks to improve the quality of life for older people. Money is required to fund an Information and Advice worker to be based in a shop, a ‘Drop in facility.’ (Charity no 1079773)
Age UK Milton Keynes Website
The aim of this charity is to help those suffering hardship or distress by providing counselling and practical advice. This advice is provided free or at below cost with a request for a donation to defray expenses. The Centre requires funds for their drop in centre which is a sort of A&E for people in crisis. City Counselling Centre Website
They offer facilities for people with cardiac conditions to exercise, in the care of qualified teachers. They also provide an opportunity for those with cardiac conditions to meet and socialise. They need to replace 3 Exercise bikes (£800- each) and 3 Rowing machines (£840 each.)
Community Cardiac Group Website
The Museum is located at Stacey Hill Farm. Extensive displays portray the history and development of the North Buckinghamshire and South Northamptonshire area. The museum is visited by over 20,000 people per year of all ages and backgrounds and is manned by 183 volunteers. The museum wish to erect a ‘Dutch barn’ to provide storage for old agricultural equipment, which is currently outdoors. MK Museum Website
Remap seeks to help disabled people by promoting the use of technology to meet their needs and by providing specialised equipment designed for their particular circumstances. The charity is manned by retired professional engineers who work with local medical professionals to custom build devices to assist the disabled. The 6 engineers in Milton Keynes have their own tools and these need to be upgraded, replaced or repaired. REMAP Website
The Rifles Care for Casualties is an appeal that gives the severely wounded, their
families and the families of our fallen Riflemen the support, the inspiration
and the means to rebuild their lives and make the best of their futures. MK SNAP
provides real work and development life skills training to vulnerable adults
with Learning and Physical difficulties who are excluded from mainstream
learning. Money raised will be used to help acquire a minibus. SNAP Website
We have always included Willen as one of our beneficiaries. They are well known for the excellent care they provide in the Milton Keynes area. Any money from Swimathon would be used to fund attendance at the Day Hospice. A week’s attendance for one patient would cost £3,750. Willen Hospice Website
The International Rotary movement supports charitable work throughout the world.
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My charity
Rotary Club Of Milton Keynes Swimathon
Charity Registration No. 1051108
Our club in Milton Keynes is part of Rotary International. Our swimathon helps a wide range of local charities. Specifically in 2012 we will be helping: Willen Hospice, AGE UK MK, City Counselling Service, MK Cardiac Group, MK Museum Trust, Remap, SNAP and other Rotary charities.
Donations 14
Hey - you said you were only going to do 100 lengths! Hope Pete didn't wear those French swim-shorts...
Donation by Graham & Faith Goodfellow on 22/03/12
£30.20
+ £7.55 Gift Aid
151 lengths, woo hoo!
Donation by Lucy Smith on 11/03/12
£32.20
+ £8.05 Gift Aid
Go for it Team Southby!
Donation by Cathy & Peter on 09/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope it all goes well tomorrow and those ears don't cause too much drag :)
Donation by Mark Heaps on 09/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Happy swimming team Southby.......love the Morrisons X
Donation by Gaby Morrison on 07/03/12
Happy swimming...
Donation by Claire Douglass on 07/03/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by Melanie McCullagh on 05/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck to you all! From Jawohl!
Donation by Jens Rohrborn on 04/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Most impressive. Happy swimming!
Donation by Kira Milmo on 09/02/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Good luck James! From all at Young Guns
Donation by YOUNG GUNS on 07/02/12
£20.00
Good luck all! I would join, but I've lost my armbands :)
Donation by Gareth Swann on 06/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Happy swimming!
Donation by E on 04/02/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Feet that size are called flippers!! Unfair advantage?
Donation by JAMES EDWARDS on 04/02/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 04/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£407.40
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£407.40
- Gift Aid£96.85
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