Barry Jones is fundraising for Mencap

Barry Jones's Fundraising Page

Alcatraz to San Francisco

on 13/09/2008

me and the Golden Gate bridge!

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Team members:

Barry-Swimmer,Dave-Beer Monitor

Raising money for

Mencap

Charity Registration No. 222377

Mencap wants a world where people with a learning disability gain an equal right to choice opportunity and respect. The charity believes that people should have equal opportunities in education, work and in playing a full part in the community. They believe that support for the families and carers of people with a learning disability is vital to achieving their vision

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Barry Jones

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Raised: 102%

Target: £1,100.00
Raised so far: £1,125.00

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My story

I DID IT!

As I jumped off the boat into the water at 7.15am, on Saturday, September 13th, my goal to be the Welshman from Alcatraz seemed one of my dafter ideas - and I have a few in my time.

The refreshing Pacific Ocean temperature was 64F/17C (your local baths is 29-30C). It was a calm morning with only a slight sea swell. The good news was there were no sharks in sight. A couple of curious seals did come over to see this white sea lion thrashing about in the water, but soon got bored. The previous day a seal popped up 10 feet away from me, as I trained in the old harbour. That was disconcerting, to say the least!.

I swam naked apart from my Speedos, goggles and rubber Wales hat. Special thanks to my pilot boat team: Gary Emich of South End Rowing club, Rick the pilot and my best mate Dave for not throwing shark bait in the water.

Many thanks to all of you who have already sponsored me and those of you who will be. It is very much appreciated.

There are lots of photos of how cold it looks at
http://gallery.me.com/wbarryjones/100017

Jones the swimmer

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Mencap gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

	Said I would sposor you! Donation by Karen NatWest 07/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done Barry jill and joss Donation by jill josypenko 03/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	It's all that's left in Nat West! Donation by Chris & Mel 20/10/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Llan division of London Reds Donation by Stu 07/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	shame the shark didn't get a big snack Donation by rob jones 05/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Why could I not leave less than a pound! I tried to type in 20p but it did not work Donation by Mark 24/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done ! Donation by Binnie @ The Harp 21/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	another bril achievement for the Wrexham boy Donation by Terri Gaskin 19/09/08	£25.00
	a brave venture in a very good cause Donation by Stephen Parrott 18/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	well done barry, fantastic achievement, next the GB 2012 olympic swim team! Donation by mike sutton 18/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Barry well done mate. A very worthy cause and your London Dinner events have been fantastic. Donation by Ken Mulholland 17/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thought you were looking slimmer swimmer Donation by Mark Littler 17/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I want to see a photo of you to compare your physique with that of Lee McEvilly ! Donation by Hywel 15/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on being the Welshman from Alcatraz,fantastic achievement. Donation by H 13/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	all the very best Donation by Gary Dugan 13/09/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	You're just going to hang on to a tour boat! Donation by Baku Red 13/09/08	£20.00
	I have a couple of floatation aids you can borrow Donation by Jordan 12/09/08	£10.00
	Go for it Donation by Kathy Hook 11/09/08	£50.00
	good luck xxx Donation by Diane, Dot,Stan jones 10/09/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	The champion of Whales - I hope Donation by Spike 09/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Only one way you can do it - good luck Donation by Keith Sheridan 09/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good grief !! well at least the insurance is up to date. Donation by the wife 08/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck, H Donation by Harold Hare 07/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Sponsor me to sit through another Wrexham match for charity! Donation by Henry Jones 06/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Brave. The Speedos I mean. Donation by Gary Freeman 06/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	if you trained as often as you were in here. No problem! Donation by Sarah from the Harp 06/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't become shark bait Donation by Bob Larmour 06/09/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Get me some gold shoes in Frisco and a pint of lager in Mansfield (Railway Inn 18 Oct) Donation by Rebecca Adlington 05/09/08	£20.00
	50 years to get from Tuttle St to Alcatraz Donation by Mark Thompson 05/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Surely this isn't the Barry Jones that I know?! Donation by Rhodri 02/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,125.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£282.05

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