Raised: 64%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £3,196.10
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My story

 
Hello!

Thanks loads for visiting our fundraising page. 

As you probably know by now, we are swimming the length of Lake Windermere, the largest Lake in England, all 10.5 miles of it.  That's a long way in swimming terms - about half way across the Channel or 672 lengths of your local pool!  It will take us about six hours.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Cancer Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now!  Any amount will help us get nearer our ambitious target...

Many thanks for your support.

Jenny and Matt

Well done Donation by Jim Milne 28/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done. A fantastic achievement for a well deserving charity. Donation by John and Carolyn Barton 04/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A good day. Well done Donation by Sue and Reg 31/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Fantastic achievement - next time without wetsuits?!!! Donation by Dan Charman 28/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks to everyone who donated money to one of our collecting boxes or other fundraisy events! Donation by Lots of different people! 22/08/08  

£527.60

Well done - you made it Donation by John Phippen 20/08/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Matt Bentley 20/08/08  

£20.00

Well done guys! I can't promise the water will be any warmer in Tasmania, but we'll have a warm welcome for you when you get here! Donation by Anna & Brez Oakley 20/08/08  

£20.00

You were brilliant!!! 6 hours of swimming then 6 months of analysis. What's the next challenge?? Donation by Craig, Emma, Finley and babies 19/08/08  

£180.00 + £50.77 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Dene House 19/08/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done. An amazing achievment. Donation by Janet & Phil 19/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, I'm sure Em will tell us all about it Donation by Helen B (friend of Em) 18/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your great achievement Donation by Alan and Judy Watt 17/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Emily has told us all about your challenge - good luck and well done! Donation by ann moore 15/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope the Lake District weather is kind to you! Donation by Elaine Richardson 15/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Will be there on the sidelines cheering you on! Good luck x Donation by Emily 15/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck, rather you than me..... Donation by Emma Johnstone (colleague of Simon's) 15/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Looking forward to the big swim! Donation by Chris & Jo 15/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Effort! Best Of Luck! Donation by Paul & Jane Denham (friends of Si & Lou) 14/08/08  

£20.00

Good luck. It'll be a great achievement. Please post a report on the blog. All tips will be v useful for next year... I hope. Donation by Alan Faubel 14/08/08  

£32.00 + £9.03 Gift Aid

Next time I wanna see Simon participating!! Good cause guys, best of luck Donation by Beth Jones 14/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with this...and thanks for supporting such a great cause. Donation by Claire Robinson (colleague of Simon's) 13/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Disappointed to see you are relying on wetsuits and not goose fat! Only kidding. All the best for Donation by Andy 13/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

hope the water isn't cold! Donation by Sam Lapham (friend of lou and si) 13/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Beware the pipes. THE PIPES!! Donation by Rich 12/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck buddy! Donation by Steve Germaney 11/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck, don't sink! Donation by Simon and George Cox 10/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

The GIS Old Boys Trophy is mine next year!! Good Luck Donation by Paul Horton and Claire Haywood 10/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm really impressed - best of luck! Donation by Katie & Chris (friends of Lou & Simon) 09/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What do you do when you want to do a "Paula Radcliffe"? Donation by Dylan and Anne 09/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,023.60
  Offline donations: £1,172.50
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £381.05

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