Thank you very much for supporting this gruelling challenge. We are now on our way to reaching the target of 250 miles by Saturday 13 Oct 12 lunchtime. We are all swimming 4 legs of 3 kilometres in a 24 hour period, which over the week is presenting a very serious undertaking. In order to complete this, the team have been training every morning at Windsor Leisure Centre and lakes near Windsor.

The soldiers will be swimming both day and night at the lake and would love to have as much support from you as possible. This is especially important on the 13th October on the final day of the swim. There will be a barbeque and bar open in order to help raise money for the challenge. If you are able to get down to the lake, the address is: Desborough Sailing Club, Ferry Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9LQ.

The Household Cavalry has a dual role – providing mounted State Ceremonial Duties in London as well as carrying out the role of an armoured reconnaissance regiment, equipped with Scimitar light tanks. The regiment has been deployed to Afghanistan every year since 2006 and in Iraq prior to that.

All proceeds will go to the Household Cavalry Operational Casualties Fund which has been established to assist in the care and rehabilitation of those in the regiment injured whilst on operations. The regiment is returning to Afghanistan next year and so is very grateful for your continued support!

Well done all.

Donation by Tobias H on 11/01/13

Pleased to be able to make a donation. And proud that I could take part in the swim on that cold Friday night This is also from the Desborough Swim.

Donation by Sally Dick on 26/11/12

From the Desborough swim, with our admiration for your terriffic achievement.

Donation by David Henfrey on 22/11/12

congratulations .... this is also to recognise Sally Dick at Desborough for supporting you .... she is amazing.

Donation by Claire Hope on 21/11/12

Donation by Anonymous on 12/11/12

Congratulations ! Amazing effort

Donation by Alexandra Bennett on 02/11/12

Total amount donated to our charity via the buckets during the swim at Shepperton Open Water Swim Lake. Thanks to everyone.

Donation by Tim Aston & HCR Swim Team on 27/10/12

Congratulations to James and all the team. Well done!! Katrina and Tony Rainbow

Donation by Katrina Rainbow on 26/10/12

Well done, such a deserving cause.

Donation by Jim and Jane Mathieson on 24/10/12

Saw your efforts on the news a couple of days ago! Well done!

Donation by G on 22/10/12

Well done everyone.

Donation by Mum & Dad Kent on 20/10/12

Excellent acheivement - congratulations to you all.

Donation by Alex MacDonald on 20/10/12

Donated with admiration from the WO's and NCO's Mess, Household Cavalry Regiment. Many Congratulations to you all for your outstanding achievement.

Donation by Emma Fry on 20/10/12

Very well done. Having tried just a lap on Friday night, I applaud you. Helen (Desborough Sailing Club).

Donation by Elizabeth Roome on 19/10/12

Donation by John Faulkner on 19/10/12

Wow! Well impressed!

Donation by Hayley Jaffrey on 17/10/12

Well done Jonny! Fantastic achievement and a great cause. Best wishes Alisdair, Kirsteen, Ewan and Cameron

Donation by Alisdair McDonald on 17/10/12

Amazing effort all, congratulations on the record!

Donation by Justin Palmer on 17/10/12

Well Done! A fantastic achievement!

Donation by Katie Evered on 16/10/12

Donation by Anonymous on 16/10/12

Well done boys!

Donation by Peter Morris on 16/10/12

Great effort Jonathon and team!

Donation by Liz, Moira, Fiona and Charlie on 15/10/12

Well done Tony from Arthur's for supporting this long ice-cold swim. Suffering 9 deg C water requires real guts!

Donation by Becky Thurtell (Hampton Pool swimmer) on 15/10/12

Very well done!

Donation by Lucy Farmer on 15/10/12

Donation by Anonymous on 15/10/12