My story

More people have climbed Mount Everest than have swum the Channel.  Together with a team of 5 other intrepid explorers I’m swimming from England to France.  This is the biggest challenge of my life.  Each of us will have to swim between 4 – 6 miles each in 12 - 15 degree cold water dressed only in speedos, cap, googles and a lot of grease!  Ratified by the Channel Swimming Association we are not allowed to wear wetsuits.

We are doing this to raise money for a new classroom block for needy children in rural Zimbabwe, through our charity ZRSDP.  I would very much appreciate if you would sponsor me.  I know I have badgered people for money in the past for other marathons and triathlons and I can assure you this will be the last time for a very long time.

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My charity

Zimbabwe Rural Schools Development Programme

Zimbabwe Rural Schools Development Programme

Charity Registration No. 1085718

ZRSDP aims to help schools in rural Zimbabwe. By working with our local contacts in Zimbabwe, we direct our funds where we believe they will have the highest impact, providing materials for communities to build classrooms and furniture. Our hope to improve the learning environment in some of the poorest areas of the country.

Donations 179

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Sorry it took so long to donate. Thought it was a scam but am convinced now. You can never be sure these days. Well done

Donation by Oli, Mel & Laila Harcourt on 26/07/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done James, and lots of love to your Mum and Dad , Paul and Anne Gelardi

Donation by Anne Gelardi on 26/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Massively impressed... well done!

Donation by Graham Potts on 26/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Great effort James, time for a top up!

Donation by James Herbertson on 26/07/11

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Well done James and your intrepid team. I hope you've managed to recover and also get the grease off! Judy

Donation by Judy Loren on 26/07/11

£20.00

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Jesus James When will the attention seeking stop.Seriously though good luck and I'm almost proud of you.

Donation by Paul Danaher on 26/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done James and the team!

Donation by Peter Gardner on 26/07/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations indeed James on all the planning and fulfillment of a splendid enterprise!

Donation by Iain & Anne Marland on 26/07/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Herbie!

Donation by Louise Gray on 26/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck and well done

Donation by Julie & martin on 26/07/11

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Brilliant achievement James and friends. Best wishes Rob and Jan

Donation by Robert Doran on 25/07/11

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Amazing! Xx

Donation by Nicola Cummings on 25/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done James!! Most impressed.Looking forward to seeing your next challenge! love from Carolines mum Enid and sister Elizabeth x

Donation by elizabeth miles on 25/07/11

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Well done James! What an achievement. We are very impressed and so glad that you are OK after this challenge. You must be exhausted. Love, Nini & Reto

Donation by Christine Spoerri on 25/07/11

£75.00

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Dear James and Richard WELL-DONE!! - most impressive! This is to support you both with love Michele and Michael

Donation by Michael and Michele Foot on 25/07/11

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

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Legendary. Inspirational. Probably a bit wet (from the swim). Well done James, massive congrats and keep on going.

Donation by Fernanda Fain-Binda on 25/07/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck James!

Donation by Jeremy Cooper on 25/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done James, you never fail to surprise me, you're a star.

Donation by Karen Bowring on 25/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Keep going James - I think this message is coming 'through as you do' - can't be long now, well done - love Iain, Margaret, Robert, Philip and Sarah x

Donation by IAIN BELCHER on 25/07/11

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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Just good luck !

Donation by Céline on 25/07/11

£20.00

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Hey Jamma, Been too long! Think what your doing is Awesome..muchos respect! Hope the Budgy Smugglers don't chaff too much! Speak soon and Good Luck

Donation by Mark Jose on 25/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Go James, and team! I got very wet doing Oxfam Trailwalker recently, but safe to say you guys are wetter. Not to mention covered in grease. :)

Donation by Mike Dawson on 25/07/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck. Sent at 12:00 on the 25th. Just so you know it is sunny and warm in London.

Donation by Jonathan Bell on 25/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to you James and all the group. Hope the weather is kind to you.

Donation by Robert Baines on 25/07/11

£100.00

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Best of luck to you all

Donation by Adam Greville-Collins on 25/07/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$12,969.25
  • Offline donations$3,748.73
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$16,717.98
  • Gift Aid$2,445.45

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