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Hi there

I'm doing the Great North Swim on Sunday 13 September at Lake Windermere - see www.greatswim.org/gns.

Seemed a good idea at the time.....but anyway it's a great reason to raise some money for a local charity, the West Yorkshire Forget-Me-Not Trust, which aims to provide care and support for children with life-limiting conditions - see www.forgetmenottrust.co.uk for further info.

Not only is this my first swimming event ever, will also be my first ever open-water swim (perhaps I should have tried it first?).  In addition, my preparation has included swimming in the arctic waters of Ilkley Lido all summer, having every measurement you can think of (and some you can't) taken for a wetsuit and then being called "Orca" when I tried it on!

So...your pledges will be both a real incentive for me to stay afloat, and a great contribution to a great cause where we can really see the money making a difference to people's lives.

Please give what you can - and any swimming tips appreciated!

 

Debbie

 

 

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from Terry W and Terry M! Donation by debbie rosen 30/09/09  

Well done Debbie, what a fantastic achievement and terrific race time Donation by Helen Todd 16/09/09  

Well done Auntie Deb! You're a star! Donation by Louis and Isaac 14/09/09  

The weather is good for you so enjoy your swim!!! Donation by Gill Browning 09/09/09  

Good luck debs, dont envy you. Watch out for the killer Pike! Donation by Lou Davis 08/09/09  

Donation by Craig Stewart 07/09/09  

Enjoy the long lake swim Debbie - it sounds a big challenge but I'm sure you will do it!! Donation by Rosy O'Sullivan 05/09/09  

Great cause..good luck! Donation by Nicola McDermott 04/09/09  

Best of luck Debbie!!! Hope it's not too chilly! Donation by Jean Sullivan 02/09/09  

Good Luck Debs! Go girl! Donation by Lorna Peacock 02/09/09  

Well done Debbie, I'm very proud of you!! x Donation by Ingunn 02/09/09  

as they say "better you than me" love frank Donation by frank lansdell 01/09/09  

Hi Debbie - good luck (can't be any worse than the scottish sea where I swam as a child. Keep moving or you lose all feeling in your legs)! Donation by Helen Steele 01/09/09  

BRRRRRRR!!!!!!! Have a nice warm towel ready the other end! Donation by Sue Richardson 28/08/09  

Best of Luck Debbie!!!! All that prep will be worth it! Donation by Kat Mee 28/08/09  

Good luck Deb. Know you can do it (though you must be mad!). With love as ever. Mum xxxxx Donation by Alison Rosen 27/08/09  

Well done, Debs, rather you than me! x Donation by Helen C 26/08/09  

Do we get to choose what stroke you swim it in? If so I would like to see it done butterfly. Te he he. Good luck. No seriously, good luck! xx Donation by Nicola Denison 25/08/09  

Best of luck Debs! Donation by Catrin Gwawr Ladd 24/08/09  

You go girl, sounds an amazing challenge, Elaine Donation by Elaine Cossins 24/08/09  

swim for your life Debs and eat plenty of beans the night before! can we have a shot of you in your baboon suit ;) Donation by Helen Shiels 24/08/09  

Go Go (Aunty) Debster Go! Donation by Ange, Ray and Johnnie x 23/08/09  

Fantastic, well done you and I hope you have a great time, looking forward to seeing the pictures and hearing all about it xxx Donation by Jem 23/08/09  

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