Rob Deakin is fundraising for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

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Manhattan Islnad 28.5 Mile Marathon Swim

on 06/06/2009

28.5 mile - Manhattan Marathon Swim

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Raising money for

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 209617 and Scotland SC038979

The ability to get around is vital in order to live a full life yet thousands of blind and partially-sighted people never leave home alone. We empower visually-impaired people to live their lives how they want to.

We breed and train guide dogs which provide life changing mobility and there are currently 4,500 working guide dog partnerships in the UK. Guide dog owners only have to pay a nominal 50p for their dog to ensure no-one is prevented from having one due to lack of funds but the full lifetime cost of a guide dog from birth to retirement is £49,800. We rely on the support of the public to fund our services.

We also provide other mobility services such as rehabilitation and white cane training as well as campaign passionately to break down barriers – both physical and legal – to enable blind and partially-sighted people to get around on their own.

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Rob Deakin

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Raised: 39%

Target: £2,850.00
Raised so far: £1,120.00

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My story

On Saturday morning, 6th June, I intend to swim around theisland ofManhattan, New York City, in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Starting from Battery Park at the southern tip of the island, the 28.5 mile route takes in the East, Harlem and Hudson rivers to complete a full circumnavigation ofManhattan.

The race - known as the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim - consists of a field 25 solo swimmers from all over the world, armed only with standard swimming paraphernalia - one swim suit, a pair of goggles and a hat.

I would be very grateful for any donations - 100% of monies will go the charity (all travel and expenses have been paid for by me personally).

Please find more details on my blog, Ou Est La Piscine?, at http://robdeakin.blogspot.com

	Nice one Rob. And unstoppable as ever - the Guru would be proud. Donation by Jerome Fitzgerald 05/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Wow! those conversations about running marathons and doing triathlons have led to some amazing feats. Well done, Rob - Dave & Pam Donation by David Harris 21/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Awesome achievement and brilliant blog. The General may even be somewhat proud. Donation by Ross MacKay 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Rob. Donation by Pauline & Edwin 18/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done Rob! go for it.. Donation by Gib Bulloch 17/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me. Best of luck x Donation by Beth aka Boozer 17/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Deakinator Donation by Pearcey 16/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great Swim - (...we weren't waiting to see if you'd finish !) Donation by Roly and fam. 13/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Word Donation by Marco 12/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Rob. Just the thought of doing this makes me feel exhausted Donation by Chris Karaolis 12/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good job Rob! Lane 3 rocks... Donation by FiFi La Marché 12/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Superb effort - well done. Donation by Richard Parker 12/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Rob Donation by Becky & Scott 12/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Rob, maybe the Atlantic next? Donation by Dan & Charo 12/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good effort Deaks! Donation by Divs 10/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Rob! Donation by Pete H 10/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good effort Deakin! Donation by Caroline 09/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Nice one Rob. Donation by Seal Boy 08/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A very worthy cause, I look forward to the report delivered in you own inimitable style! Donation by Andy Lewis & Family 08/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fantastic result, well done, looking forward to hearing about the day. Donation by Clayton Wehrle 08/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In more homely terms that's roughly Windsor to Henley. Maybe we should combine the two. Donation by Lido hippo 08/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Keep your mouth closed near the sewers Donation by Alastair 06/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoy but do see New York - Fantastic! Donation by Marianne Stevenson 06/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me Rob- I think you're very brave and still wondering why you aren't coercing your Dad to join you IN the water? Donation by Mal Gyte 05/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Dont be a cannon fodder swimmer! Follow the Generals orders. Sound guidance. Donation by Rab C. Nesbitt 05/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Do it for lane 3! Donation by Katie 05/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ryan Westmacott 05/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Wow - What next? Best of luck - hope the weatehr is going to be better there than here!! Donation by Angela Werrett 05/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Another great challenge! Best of luck Donation by Kim Atterbury 05/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - see you (in Dover) when you get back. Donation by Moloney 05/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,120.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£315.90

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