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Hi All

I aim to be the first orang utan to swim the length of Lake Windermere (10.5 miles) in 2008. I know it seems a long way off, but this is my commitment to raising money for a wonderful charity - St John's hospice in Wirral.

I lost my Dad in May 2007 after he had struggled for several years to fight a rare brain tumour. This is my way of saying thank you to the incredible staff that made his last months as dignified and as comfortable as they were.

There will be many training swims along the way to this ultimate goal, but please please please pledge some money and help other families receive the support and care from an institution that is, against all financial adversity, fulfilling its mission:

To comfort always.

If as little as 10% of Dad's determination has passed on to me, I think I can make it but your support will certainly spur me on. I will be keeing a regular blog here:


http://chimpfin.blogspot.com/


Please take a look at the tribute to my Dad.

 



Congratulations on making a splendid effort. Here's hoping for better weather next time. Donation by Pepperpots 09/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Muchas suerte Donation by Ana-Maria 08/09/08  

£5.00

Good luck Andy Donation by Laurence 08/09/08  

£30.00

keep the rhythym and do me proud Mr Norris! Donation by Coach 06/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Another famous straight-line swim from the Lake Master?! Best of luck, Chuck :) Donation by Jonas & Gabriela 03/09/08  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy, We're sure you'll make it easily!!! Donation by Omar & Tati 26/08/08  

£25.00

Best of luck mate. Donation by Edward G 20/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and Best wishes Andy Donation by Joan Tilburn 14/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

'Orangutans have confounded naturalists by learning to swim across rivers and lakes, hey were previously thought to be non-swimmers' times online Donation by Emma Jewell and Rob Rhoda 22/07/08  

£20.00

Breast stroke is best. Can't advise you on swimming though Donation by Stephen Jewell 21/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I am sure you will keep your body temperature at 98.6 F. Enjoy the beautiful swim. Donation by claude marion 10/07/08  

£37.00

Good Luck Andy :) thanks for all your swimming tips! Donation by Helen Findon 09/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy - Best wishes from us all! Donation by The Fisher Family 23/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Carole 21/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun :) Donation by Franziska 21/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Andy Donation by Terry and Anne Gates 15/04/08  

£30.00

Good luck with the swim, best wishes Donation by Julia & Alan Feast 01/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

a bit of inspiration for Dover Donation by Q 31/03/08  

£25.00

Best of luck with the swim Donation by Anonymous 16/02/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Mucho suerte to the Aquatic Ape! Donation by Nisha & Rob 08/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck to you. This is also in memory of my mate's dad Roger Jones Donation by Jon Lund 29/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Here's hoping windermere is clearer than the serpentine! Best of luck:) Donation by Nigel Robson 22/11/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Andy MacGilvery 15/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'll triple it if your future in-laws do it too! Donation by Kerry 03/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, it's no walk in the park Donation by Paul Fletcher 29/09/07  

£10.00

Good luck squire. It's not about "luck" Helen, all about the preparation... Donation by Lloyd 18/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, rub yourself in goose fat, it wont help you swim but is slightly kinky! Donation by Jamie Connolly 11/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Could you please in fact be wearing an orang utan costume during your swim? Think of the publicity! Donation by Kai 07/09/07  

£15.00

Well done Andy. Donation by David and Isabel Rutter 04/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

nages bien! Donation by Elise 04/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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