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My story

 
What happened was this - I had a few swimming lessons to improve my stroke and now think I am Rebecca Adlington.

I am planning to swim the distance of the English Channel (22 miles) over a 12 week period. And not just in Islington's pools - I am intending to do this by swimming in every council pool in London- which by my last reckoning was 110 pools in 33 boroughs.

I also plan to do 3 in France - in Lyon, Lille and Toulouse - so there really is a cross channel element.

This is a big challenge for someone who needs a rest after every few length - thank goodness for my moped, because that is 9 pools a week and I have a few weekends in France thrown into that mix too!

At the same time I will be raising money for Aspire and people with spinal cord injuries.

You can keep track of my progress, pools visited and lengths done by visiting www.laurawilloughby.org.uk - which will be active by the 15th of September.

If you want to join me for a stint (about 16 lengths) in your local London pool then give me a bell.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: ASPIRE 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Nice one, Laura. Donation by Joe Luscombe 24/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you, you are just brilliant! Donation by Jen Smith 23/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go for it! Donation by Vivienne Brittain 19/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Swim? I thought you would walk on water! Donation by Chris Enticott 18/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep going! Nice cause. Donation by Ned Voelcker 12/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry took so long to get round to it, am full of admiration for your efforts. Donation by Jackie Ballard 05/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

bet you thought I had forgotten, fantastic challenge Donation by Mum 04/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Laura! You must be nearing 'Calais' so seems a good time to donate. Donation by Luke Mallett 04/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic. Hope it's going well. Donation by Jonny Oates 03/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It was fun working with you at Sutton and I was seriously impressed by your 6am swims!! Good luck! Donation by Marco Polo 01/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Oh go on then - do join me at Archway on the days I get up on time! Donation by Rob 01/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're nuts, but it seems to be going well so far - keep it up! Donation by Jenny Willott 30/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go girl!!!! Donation by Tery Stacy & Paul Symes 29/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well met, Laura. Such good looking swimming. Bravo Donation by Ruth Cadby 20/10/08  

£10.00

You're looking good girl Donation by Fidelma Carolan 16/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

How could I refuse after our few days in Sutton Donation by Stuart Elrick 14/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Laura Donation by Karen Smith - Islington Leisure Team 30/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope its going well. Good luck. Donation by Lorcan 29/09/08  

£50.00

GOOOOOOOD LUCK!! Donation by Becky 27/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So if you do this you'll slather yourself in vaseline and swim the Channel next year then?! Good luck.. come and do a length in the spa again soon... Donation by Nic Rattle 24/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Watch out Rebecca Adlington... Donation by Vamsi 23/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on keeping fit and raising money... Donation by Lucy Watt 23/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

With love and good luck Donation by Ed Lord 18/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Laura, memories of our chatting, oops sorry Imean swimming sessions have come flooding back. Donation by Anna, Nathan, Lily and Toby Heywood 18/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Emma Stewart 16/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck - make a splash Donation by Stewart Henderson 15/09/08  

£10.00

Maybe I'll do it next year...! Donation by Ceri Edwards 11/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Standby for a mass closure of London pools! Donation by Arnie Gibbons 09/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Enjoy!! Donation by Alex Louise 08/09/08  

£22.00 + £6.21 Gift Aid

Late run for Sports Personality of the Year? Donation by John O'Brien 05/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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