<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>We have decided to embark on a canoe marathon to raise money for two very worthwhile&nbsp;charities, British heart foundation and Parkinsons UK. Both myself and My uncle have lost our fathers in circumstances related to the respective charities.</p> <p>My father actually completed this race three times, so the natural urge to compete will drive me but money helps more.... we're in a recession dont you know....</p> <p>On a serious note, all monies raised will be going to two very imporatant charities so please, give what you can.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you need an incentive, check out this swan, this infuriating&nbsp;animal is&nbsp;challenges us <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>every day </em></span>we train.......Tyson has recently made national news through the daily mail and even had a mention on BBC Radio 2.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2121505/Meet-Tyson-terrifying-swan-attacks-boaters-dare-venture-stretch-canal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2121505/Meet-Tyson-terrifying-swan-attacks-boaters-dare-venture-stretch-canal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml</a></p>