My story

As you may know back in 2010 shortly after the passing of my father, Caroline and myself lost our first child, Austin.  We still live with the pain of this loss, but are moving on with our lives and now have a beautiful daughter in Emilia Rose.

As you know I am a little on the heavy side, so in order to lose weight and pay a small tribute to Austin I will be swimming in all 5 of the Great Swim Series this year;

* 26th May Great London Swim (Docklands - 1mile)

* 16th June Great East Swim (Suffolk - 2 miles)

* 23rd June Great North Swim (Windermere - 1 miles)

* 1st July Great Manchester Swim (Salford Quays - 1 mile)

* 25th Aug Great Scottish Swim (Strathclyde - 2miles)

I am looking to raise a minimum of £100 per event (so £500 in total) for Shine Charity who provide specialist support from before birth and throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional health and social care staff.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page, and for any donations received.

My charity

Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - SHINE

Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - SHINE

Charity Registration No. 249338

Formerly ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus). Spina bifida, Hydrocephalus, Information, Networking, Equality - SHINE is the only national charity providing practical support to help individuals and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

Donations 78

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Sorry it's taken us so long to donate. Well done Tommo, great job. Xx

Donation by Daniel & Becky Hutchin on 10/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Keep it up Tom a great effort

Donation by Geoff Holmes on 04/09/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Tom !!!!!

Donation by Margaret Holmes on 04/09/12

£60.00

+ £15.00 Gift Aid

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Great work, Tom. Good luck with the swim.

Donation by Richard Silver on 28/08/12

£50.00

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Donation by Steve Brown on 24/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Great effort

Donation by Michael Tatlow on 24/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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To help you get to your target, and on the condition that you hug Suki&Caroline as soon as you finish.

Donation by GARETH STAPLES on 24/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Awesome effort mate - just keep going

Donation by Sam Lumb on 24/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jamie Sawday on 22/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck on your final swim! Fantastic cause x

Donation by Gemma Reed on 21/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Rhino!

Donation by Emily Williams on 20/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck

Donation by Arun on 20/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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All the best big man. Thinking of you.

Donation by David Wyn Morris on 17/08/12

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Lots of love to you and your beautiful family from us in New Zealand xx

Donation by Steve, Amelia and Darcy on 17/08/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Oliver Walrond on 16/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Love your work Tommo - keep it going.....Chris, Liz & Evie

Donation by Chris Holmes on 08/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Tommo Hope you achieve your weight loss target and your fundraising target. Auntie Di and Uncle Colin

Donation by COLIN BARBER on 01/07/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!

Donation by Bethan Roberts on 30/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done tommo! xx

Donation by Henry 'waggie' Wagstaff on 30/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Tom, I saw your Mom's post on FB. We became friends with her in Almaty. I'm sorry for your loss, but admire your commitment. Good luck!

Donation by David and Kim Kennedy on 30/06/12

£305.00

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Sorry it's taken me so long. An particularly worthwhile cause.

Donation by Trefor Jones on 28/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tom. I hope the remaining swims go well and you get to your fundraising target for a very good cause.

Donation by James Finn on 27/06/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well done Tommo, cracking effort so far and only a couple more to go! Keep up the good work!

Donation by Gwinnie on 25/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Great work, Tommo. Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength. Swim like a fish! Xx

Donation by Dave, Annie + Hugo on 18/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Tom

Donation by Daniel Ball on 18/06/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,040.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,040.00
  • Gift Aid£395.00

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