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Target: £1,100.00
Raised so far: £1,152.92
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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!

Good Luck! Donation by Maxine Rafferty 03/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bon chance! Donation by Helen Herd 02/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Chris Millington 31/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This sounds knackering! Donation by Alex Foster 30/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I knew watching the Olympics was a bad idea... Donation by Mark Pack 30/08/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go Go Power Laura! Donation by Corn on the cobb 30/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'll swim in either of my two Sutton pools with you if you tell me when you're there. And buy you a drink afterwards if we make it! x Donation by daniel ratchford 28/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Tell me when you're doing Highbury. Donation by Cllr Barbara Smith 28/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the swim! Donation by Cllr. Barry Macleod-Cullinane 28/08/08  

£22.00 + £6.21 Gift Aid

I'm sure you'll make a splash (groan) Donation by Dominic Mathon 28/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

2012 - here she comes! Well done. x Donation by Jacqui Bentham 28/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Watch out for the oil tankers in Highbury Pool Donation by John & Cathie 27/08/08  

£44.00 + £12.41 Gift Aid

Good luck - just remember to breathe! Donation by Michael Carrigan 27/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

How very impressive indeed!! Next stop 2012! Donation by Cllr Caroline Pidgeon AM 26/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Laura... xx Donation by Martin Weston 26/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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