Oliver Wilkinson is fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK

Ollie's Channel Swim 2009 - Cancer

English Channel Swim

on 11/09/2009

Swimming the English Channel

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Raising money for

Pancreatic Cancer UK

Charity Registration No. 1112708

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of any cancer. Pancreatic Cancer UK is determined to make a difference by providing support and information to those affected and by raising awareness and funding research. It provides advocacy for patients and families and lobbying to achieve higher priority for pancreatic cancer.

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Oliver Wilkinson

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Raised: 101%

Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,514.50

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

On the 8th of September I swam the English Channel! It was the hardest, most challenging experience of my life! I have written a detailed account on blog (see link below), thanks to all who have and keep donating.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Pancreatic Cancer UK 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.

I am fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK (www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk). Pancreatic cancer is an underfunded cancer group (causes 5% of cancer deaths but receives only 1% of cancer funding) and despite modern advances is still as lethal today as it was 40 years ago. Inspired by Mike (my father-in-law), I hope I can raise some money for this well deserving charity.

So please sponsor me now!

Check out my blog at http://olliechannelswim2009.blogspot.com/

For a bird's eye view of the course; http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=dover,+england&sll=50.887923,-0.328143&sspn=0.095079,0.219727&g=Steyning,+Sussex&ie=UTF8&ll=51.013755,1.554565&spn=0.758567,2.801514&t=h&z=9

	Big congrats Ollie! Donation by Nicki Gwynn Jones 08/11/09	£20.00
	Absolutely fantastic achievement Ollie, Well Done! Lots of love Craig, Zoe and Jack xxx Donation by Craig MacFarlane 12/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Ollie Donation by Mags Costello 07/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Just amazing! Hope you reach your target. Jean and John Donation by Jean Harding 06/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Ollie, what an incredible thing you have achieved! A massive congratulations to you. Donation by Sarah James 23/09/09	£25.00
	Well done on your fantastic swim - great blog realy enjoyed it. Adrian hill (Bodykraft Dudley) Donation by adrian hill 22/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Susan Worthington 21/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Sounds like you had a real mental battle. Well done. Donation by Mark Howells 20/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Congratulations and well done on your brilliant channel swim, an incredible achievement. Donation by Carol & Malcolm James 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Ollie you are a bloody superstar. Fantastic and inspirational report. Much respect and admiration. Phil and Michelle Parsons Donation by Phil Parsons 14/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	My apologies it took me so long to get round to this, but seriously good effort on the swim! Use what you need for the new socks! Take care mate! Donation by Simon Cook 14/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by jacqueline jennings 11/09/09	£20.00
	AWESOME Ollie, just awesome! I know how hard u have worked and you should be VERY proud! :-) Donation by Kim Owen 09/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good man, I knew you'd make it, Stan the greyhound. Donation by Sylvia & Steve Turfrey 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done Ollie Donation by Another Olly's dad, mum and grandma 08/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Hope all went well - no doubt we'll hear !! Donation by "Shellie" (Snr) 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck Donation by Tonka Janet and girls 07/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, mate. You are an inspiration to us landlubbers Donation by Edgar Keecha 07/09/09	£25.00
	You are just as amazing as Mike. All the best Donation by Darius Mirza 06/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I'm sure all the training will pay dividends with a smooth and fast crossing. Good luck! Donation by Sally Poll 06/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck & if its not a marine lifeform remember to keep your mouth shut. I look forward to hearing the stories! S x Donation by Sandy Jones 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	england 2 - ozzie 1 - the ashes are back where they belong Donation by david chalkley 25/08/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	Most impressed with the Windermere swim and amazed that the time for the Channel swim is almost here already. Gav and I wish you the very best of luck Donation by Matt Evans 24/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 12/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wishing you a calm, floater-free day! Donation by Colin 10/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Looking forward to having you back after the swim. Good luck! Donation by Emma Prideaux 08/08/09	£10.00
	Good luck Ollie - from myself and Jessie, the not quite so vicious as she used to be schnauzer. Donation by lynda 23/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Martyn 22/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Woof! Good luck! Donation by Ellie the Vizsla 05/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Incredible! Go for it! This summer, you and the water are made for one another. Donation by Liz and Ken JUPP 04/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,450.00
Offline donations:	£1,064.50
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£351.15

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