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My story

 

New Year's day Swim on January 1, 2009

On New Year's Day I will be plunging into the English Channel (average temperature 10 Celsius) for a New Years day swim to raise money for AbilityNet.

AbilityNet are a UK charity that helps disabled adults and children to use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.  This can dramatically improve the quality of life for people who would otherwise be unable to communicate with others, or contribute in the workplace - things that we often take for granted.  In my work as a Trustee of AbilityNet I am constantly amazed, and humbled, by the incredible work they do and the difference they make to peoples lives.

I aim to raise £1,250 which will be used to assess the needs, and provide adaptive IT solutions, for 5 disabled people.

As I hate the cold this is a real challenge for me, so your sponsorship for this very worthy cause will be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards
Jane

More information on the work of AbilityNet can be found on www.abilitynet.org.uk

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Have yoiu finished yet? Donation by Paul Mardle 05/02/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Still alive?! Donation by Ian Stevenson 15/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done. looking forward to next years challenge Donation by Mum & Dad T 10/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope it wasn't too bad! Donation by Andreas & Irene 08/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You appear to have survived! Donation by Bill Brown 07/01/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope it went well and you have thawed out! Donation by Karen Parker 06/01/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Nice one Jane...you're a star! Donation by Dennis Dearden 05/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Glad to see that you made it Donation by Fiona Capstick 05/01/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

and I thought we were alike..definitely not! Donation by peta Matthews 03/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I have seen you online so know you survived ! Well done Jane Donation by Sue Cz 03/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I do beleive we still have some goose fat left over from christmas, would you like it? Donation by Sarah Galloway 29/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are totally mad, let me know how long you survive it for. Donation by Ross Reith 29/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Totally bonkers. Good luck, maybe you can shove a hot water bottle down your cozzie.. Donation by Deborah Evans 29/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wow, good luck and no ice floe Donation by Jochen 29/12/08  

£10.00

Yep, insane, with a very big heart....be thinking of you and so glad I'm not joining you!! Donation by Gill Yourston 29/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You are brave. I hope you enjoy the experience. Mad Woman!!! Good Luck xx Donation by Colette Taylor 28/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

U must be nuts or very dedicated to a good cause. Best wishes for surviving. : ) Donation by Kathy Butler 28/12/08  

£100.00

Insane! I don't think the Channel will be as warm as 10C ! Good luck anyway. Donation by Howard Rolph 27/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jack & Micky 27/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

uuh jane, i get goose bumbs just reading it., good luck!! Donation by jantje daun 23/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Clearly Jane you are generous and mad - Good luck Donation by Ron 23/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - don't freeze! Donation by Gill Gray 23/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Gr gr gr great fa fa fa fa fa fun! Donation by Sam Greenlees 22/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Tracy Rickett 22/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Where exactly are you doing your swim? It looks pebbly enough to be Brighton. If it is let me know and I will come and offer my support. Donation by Rebecca Sinnatt 22/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You must be one hell of a hot lady ! Donation by Paul Martin 22/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You must be mad! But the cause is great. Donation by Gerry and Christy Gardner 21/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Nick & Alison Leech 20/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I hope 2009 gets warmer for you!! Donation by Jenny Searle 20/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Brave, very brave Donation by Guy & Hilary Lloyd 19/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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