It takes over £3,000,000 to keep The Hope house Hospices open each year. That's around £8500 per day, or about £360 per hour, which is £6 per minute.

UPDATE: I started my swim in the early hours of 28 July 2008 and after over 15 hours of swimming, I was pulled from a storm lashed Channel, semi concious 3 miles from France!!

I didn't make it, but a huge thankyou to all of you who gave to such a great cause. If you would like to read about my adventure and view some photo's please go to my blog via the link below.

By swimming the English Channel as a solo swimmer in late July 2008 I hope to raise enough money in donations to keep Hope House running for a day, but a week would be even better!

It's a big request I know, but if you know anything about the work that Hope House does, you will be more than happy to help. If you have not heard of Hope House then please visit their web site, http://www.hopehouse.org.uk/, for more information.

Please help to keep Hope House open for a few more minutes, by donating what you can, and I'll attempt to swim upto 30 miles in just my speedo's, hat and goggles. All in water that might only reach 16C (60F) in July, whilst avoiding all the scary things that lurk in the Channel. If you want to keep up with how my training is going then please go to my blog http://www.andyschannelswim.blogspot.com

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Hope House Children's Hospices will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me by clicking on the button.

Many thanks for your support.

Best wishes

Andy