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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 on 09/09/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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

 
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Good luck Andy Donation by Laurence on 08/09/08

 
£30.00

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

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

 
£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

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

 
£25.00

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

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

 
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'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 on 22/07/08

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

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

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

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

 
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Good luck! Donation by Carole on 21/04/08

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 
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Donation by Andy MacGilvery on 15/10/07

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

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

 
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