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My story

 

Hi Everyone,

As you might know, in April 2003, my younger brother, Sean was the victim of an unprovoked attack. His attackers (a father and son) rendered him unconcious and then stamped on his poor head.

As a result, he was left severely brain damaged and the last three and a half years have been a relentless run of endless brain surgery and hospital internments. He remains in hospital to this day although he continues to improve steadily.

I swam the English Channel in 2005 to raise money and awareness for Headway, the brain injury charity and have decided to tackle the Cook Strait, the 19 mile crossing between North and South island of New Zealand, notorious for its high winds, extreme cold temperature, few suitable tides and of course, the ever present danger of sharks!!

If i'm successful with this swim I would be the first Scottish person to make this crossing which makes it even more nerve wracking!

This time, i'm not only swimming for Headway but also for the charities: 'Epilepsy Action' and 'Epilepsy Scotland' as Sean suffers from serious and as yet uncontrolled seizure activity due to his brain injury. I also have epilepsy which, thankfully, is controlled by medication.

I appreciate all support and help that I recieved on the lead up to the Channel and that I have recieved so far for this swim and thank anyone who wishes to donate to the appeal,

Thank you again,

Jane :o)

Sory for the late response, I hope everything went okay! x Donation by Nicola 10/05/07  

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Good Luck if you've not already done it! You hae my admiration Donation by Tracey Hemmerdinger (Tri Club) 23/04/07  

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A true inspiration. Donation by Sean Ronnie Hill 12/04/07  

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Best wishes - hope its not colder than Coniston 05 Donation by Steve Collins 03/04/07  

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Have a great swim-thinking of you Donation by Rob Arnold 29/03/07  

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Awesome challenge - all the very best for it!! Donation by Ian Jones 28/03/07  

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Good Luck - rather you than me! Donation by Mick Dumbell 28/03/07  

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Jane, good luck! I hope the water is not too cold. Donation by Carsten Timmermann 27/03/07  

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loads and loads of luck for the swim Donation by sarah swanton 27/03/07  

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Very best wishes Donation by Edwin Lace 26/03/07  

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I doubt theres any water you couldnt swim accross, even with sharks!Fingers crossed for a good tide. Donation by Viv 26/03/07  

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Good Luck! good thing you've not got any kayakers liable to capsize next to you! Donation by Sophie Fosker 26/03/07  

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Good work! Donation by Sarah Lees 26/03/07  

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Donation by david ratcliffe 25/03/07  

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Good Luck with the swim! Donation by Nina M & Family 25/03/07  

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Donation by anonymous 25/03/07  

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What your doing is remarkable. Good luck! Donation by Ben Livingstone 20/03/07  

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You are amazing , good luck Donation by Michelle Harvie 08/03/07  

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Good luck. Nick & Paige Donation by Nick Earlam 07/03/07  

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Please don't kill yourself seeking more extreme challenges Donation by Martin 05/03/07  

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Hope you get to your target, all the best with your swim Donation by Fred McLaughlin 04/03/07  

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Good Luck I know your determination will get you through. Donation by Ian Mc 04/03/07  

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I'm living in New Zealand and appreciate what an undertaking the swim is. Good luck! Donation by Karen Siddall 03/03/07  

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Good luck with your challenge! Donation by Valerie Wright 02/03/07  

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Good luck from ABERDEEN Donation by MF 02/03/07  

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Your incredible determination and hard work in preparation for the swim is inspirational. Donation by Paul Allen 25/02/07  

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Dont be givin those sharks my green eggs Donation by Dave Moore. 25/02/07  

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You leave those sharks alone!! Donation by Chris Brobin 21/02/07  

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You are truly an inspiration. Keep it up. God Bless. Donation by Enrique Flores 15/02/07  

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Go for it! Donation by Graeme Sutton 23/01/07  

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