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My story

 

On August 5th 2006 I  completed The Welsh Freeze, a cool aquatic version of the well known Snowdonia walking challenge. 

This involved  climbing  the highest peaks in Snowdonia (Carnedd Llewelyn, Glyder Fawr and of course Snowdon) which takes in ~ 30K of walking &  2400 m of ascent & descent.

The Freeze  involved  swimming the length of 5 major high mountain lakes on route:  Llyn Ogwen (1.6 k at 300 m), Ffynnon Lloer (600m at 650 m), Llyn Idwal (1 k at 400 m), Cwmffynnon (0.5 k at 400m) and Glasylyn (0.5 k at 600m!). A total of 3.6 k of cool swimming all without a wet suit!

The Freeze aims to raise funds for The Arthritis Research Campaign an overlooked cause which struggles to get much needed support. This is a tribute to my wonderful mum who sadly died from complications from her Arthritis at the end of last year.

Mum was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 41 and suffered increasing pain and disability over 25 years before losing her fight with this terrible disease at the age of only 66. The Freeze finished  on the summit of Snowdon, which is the only mountain my mum ever climbed.

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Many thanks for your support.

you're bonkers and brave - well done! Donation by Corinne & David Else 16/10/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

The thought of it induced hypothermia! Donation by Keith Williams 23/09/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

sorry this is so late-I'm as organised as ever.WELL DONE! Donation by wendy and mick 14/09/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

What a star, well done Michelle. A good bit of lard would have come in useful! Donation by Craig & Sue 09/09/06  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done. Same again next year? Donation by Ruth and Rick 31/08/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done, Michelle! Donation by Sabina 19/08/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done - brrrrrrr!!!!! Donation by Carol and Laurie 19/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations, a fantastic achievement. Very well done. Donation by Margaret's sister Maureen(Frank & Mgt.) 17/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations, we were happy witness's Donation by Hugh, Bernadette and Texie 13/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Michelle! Donation by O'Neill Family 13/08/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done! Your mum would have been proud - you are an inspiration to others. Congrats Donation by Sharon Waine 10/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Michelle Donation by Alison 09/08/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hi Michelle, Hope it went well. Rather you than me. Sorry I've only just got round to sponsoring. Donation by Cathy Atkinson 08/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations - an amazing feat Donation by Simon Garrod 07/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I took a photo for you on Saturday on top of Glyder Fawr - well done on an amazing challenge! Donation by Alex Glanville 07/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Michelle! Donation by Christine 07/08/06  

£10.00

Donation by Midge 07/08/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope it wasn't too chilly. Donation by David 07/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

There's a rumour of Piranha... Donation by Dave Bone 04/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Michelle - you are superhuman! Donation by Cath Sanders 04/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Ang B 03/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I was treated early for an arthritic condition. And compete to celebrate my "escape" from arthritis. Donation by Paul Burgess 03/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck on Saturday Donation by Margot 02/08/06  

£30.00

You can do it ! But don't over do it ! Donation by Frank & Margaret 02/08/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Lunacy. Good luck! Donation by Rob Harper 01/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and watch out for cramp - I got it dipping my big toe in one of those lakes! Donation by Jillian Stewart 01/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

That sounds like fun. Will you be walking in your wetsuit too? Donation by Kat Burley 01/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Soon be Lane 3! Donation by HarryD 31/07/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Awesome to be swimming in Wales, much nicer than Moss Side pool! Go girl! Donation by Tim J 29/07/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Michael Dumbell 28/07/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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