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The River Dart 10km Swim

Tracy Kettridge is raising money for Grove Cottage
“Tracy Kettridge's fundraising”

on 5 July 2011

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Grove Cottage provides social and educational activities for people of all ages with learning disabilities and complex additional needs; to help them develop their potential, avoid social isolation by supporting lifelong friendships, and to provide respite for their families.

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<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>So, on 2 September, myself&nbsp;and 5 equally insane friends (Kate, Flis, Cathy, Louise, Clare) are making the trip&nbsp;to Totnes in Devon&nbsp;to swim 10 (long) kilometres in the River Dart.&nbsp;&nbsp; We have all been training hard for this event and I can honestly say that, personally, I have never been so nervous or daunted by an event.&nbsp; As a number of people have said "10kms is a long way to RUN, let alone swim" - thanks for that.</p> <p>My son, Reece, attended Grove Cottage for nearly 2 years and the service they provide is a lifesaver to parents of special needs children, giving them the break they need and giving the children in their care some fabulous experiences.&nbsp; Many of the people who work at Grove Cottage do so for free and give up their spare time to make these special kids' lives just that bit better.</p> <p>So wish us luck and an apology in advance to the people of Totnes, but we are hoping for heavy rain throughout August to enable the current in the River Dart to be strong come September 3rd.</p> <p>&nbsp;Thanks for donating - Tracy, Flis, Clare, Cathy, Louise and Kate</p>

Donation summary

Total
£535.01
+ £96.25 Gift Aid
Online
£535.01
Offline
£0.00

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