Raised: 6%
Target: £250,000.00
Raised so far: £14,666.00
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I am delighted to welcome you to the official sponsorship page for ‘The Ocean Gateway Challenge’.

My world first attempt to swim the full 36 miles of the Manchester Ship Canal will take place on the 5th/6th September 2008 and we need your help.

This challenge is in aid of The Children’s Hospital Appeal and with your support, we want to raise over £250,000 to add to the £1.3 million already donated by Peel Holdings Ltd this year.

Details of the charity can be found on the left hand side of this page, for more information of ‘The Ocean Gateway Challenge’ please visit www.manchestershipcanalswim.co.uk

So please sponsor ‘The Ocean Gateway Challenge’ now!

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Central Manchester & Manchester Children's University Hospitals Charity gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

No amount would have got me in that canal on Friday ! You deserve every penny. Donation by Howard George 07/09/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Well done mate Donation by Simon Rhodes 07/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You did it...It's so great. Congratulations and love to the family Donation by Alain, Martine, Coralie and Yoann 07/09/08  

£150.00

Just seen you at the Old Quay Bridge, Runcorn. That water looks really cold. Well done for your efforts so far and I hope you reach your target soon Donation by Lee Dyer 06/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Jim fantastic effort good luck Donation by Sandy Gill 05/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Derek and Angela Shipley 05/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Nice one, well be cheering you on from Berkshire! Good luck. Donation by Emma and Mark Wilkinson 05/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and hope the 53N Support Team keep up! Donation by Sarah Bonwick 05/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Marcus Walmsley 05/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Jim (you madman!) - look forward to seeing you at the finish line and sure you'll do it and for such a worthy cause. Donation by Jon and Clare B 05/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Jim Donation by Amanda, Steve, Holly,Matthew,Adam,Clare and all 05/09/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Rather you than me, I am sure the training and your undoubted determination will bring you success. Best wishes all at Russells. Donation by Andrew and Gareth Russell 05/09/08  

£150.00

Good luck Donation by Jo Lappin 05/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

This is mighty swim James but I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time and no doubt already have your eyes set on the next challenge! Best of luck.. Donation by Michelle Pendergast 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Conny and Wolfgang Schweizer 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck James, hope it goes well! Donation by Nicky Andy Wake 04/09/08  

£50.00

Donation by roger and jean chicken 04/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Very best of luck James from all the directors and staff at Elyo Suez Donation by Elyo Suez Ltd 04/09/08  

£100.00

You must be mad!! Good luck James..........i'm sure you'll make it Donation by Rebecca Bentley 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck! We will come to see you in the asylum! Jon & Jamie S Donation by SEDDON GROUP LTD 04/09/08  

£250.00

Best of luck James. It shouldn't be a problem for an Iron Man like you!! Donation by Philip & Ann Rothwell 04/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I know you can do it ... good luck! Donation by Joanne Durkan 04/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy yourself....... Donation by Myles Kitcher 04/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Just think of all the beer waiting at the other end!? Donation by Rob Harker 04/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Jim, I am sure all the training will pay off. Keep your eyes open for strange floating objects! Donation by Jason Print 04/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Many thanks James for letting me join you and good luck Donation by Ed Burrows 04/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Lots of luck - you will be magnificant. But next time you're looking for somewhere to swin, we know someone with a very nice heated pool..! xxx Donation by Rob and Claire 03/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You have trained so hard for this day and I know you can do it. You are the most focused person I have ever met . Nail it Jim. We're so proud of you.X Donation by Jo Whittaker 03/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Keep that Rudder out of the way, we'll be watching your wake! Good Luck. Donation by Gordon & Jenny 03/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Jim, it's a truly herculean task but we've every confidence in you. Best of luck on the day. R & Naomi Donation by Richard Mawdsley 03/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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