Hello there

Thames swim for Yellow Heart/Vasconcellos trust

Well - I completed the 13kms swim of the Thames and am now reflecting on the event.  It was certainly a momentous thing for me as the memories of 21 years ago did come up from time to time.  But also the very great gratitude at being able to enjoy such an event.  The Thames in this part of the world is so beautiful and swimming past meadows with cattle grazing and dragonflies buzzing was indeed bucolic.  So, masses of tubs of Vaseline later plus the prize of wearing a pink swimming cap have helped to ensure this one is one for the photo albums! 

As you know, I lost a dear friend, Antonio Vasconcellos, to the Marchioness riverboat disaster in 1989 and have set up a fund in his memory to help those suffering from unresolved Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  This will be administered under the Yellow Heart trust which was founded specifically to help those suffering in this way.  I would be so very grateful if you could donate to this worthwhile cause. 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

Yours in gratitude

Philip