Raised: 43%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £216.70
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My story

 

Update:

Thanks to everybody for their sponsorship and support. In total I raised over £250.

I completed the Swim in a time of just over 55 mins.  I found the experience very enjoyable and plan to do it next year as well.

Open water swimming was a new experience for me and I would recommend everybody to try it. I look forward to people joining me next year.



Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I have decided to take part in the great North Swim this September.  It is a one mile open water mass participation swim in Lake Windermere. My Dad and my Sister will also be swimming.

I am asking for any sponsorship to go to the Pied Piper appeal which is a local charity which helps provide better care and facilities for sick children in Gloucestershire. They were responsible for the new Childrens Centre at Gloucester Hospital where my daughter, Isabel was given excellent care last year when she spent 8 days there with bronchiolitis.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Pied Piper Trust 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!

Matt remember doggy paddle is an option! Donation by George Lear 11/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck with it - I'll hopefully be there to cheer on Team Williams, that is if I survive my wave on Saturday! Donation by Anna Woodall 10/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

and now your over £200..... Donation by Simon & Sarah Lewis 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This is just for starters - if you beat your dad I'll add another £10.00. Happy swimming! Donation by From your wicked stepmother 10/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just keep swimming!! Donation by Ellie Williams 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't sink! Donation by Lucy Glover 09/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go on Matthew wEELiams...swim like a bloody cat!! Donation by John Turner 28/08/09  

£11.70 + £3.30 Gift Aid

Donation by Matt B 19/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by ED 17/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck matey! Donation by G Man 13/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt! Donation by Kerry Llewellyn 12/08/09  

Donation by J 11/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Swim like the wind! No, er, like a fish! Donation by Sarah M 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £116.70
  Offline donations: £100.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £32.92

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