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UPDATE 5TH JULY 2009I

Piers set off on his Channel attempt just after 8 am on 4th July 2009, and everything started well, however his shoulder injury sustained 3 weeks ago during training began to cause problems an hour and a half into the swim.  At 6 hours and half way across Piers could no longer continue due to the pain and had to stop.  As I am sure you will appreciate Piers is very disappointed but incredibly appreciative of his support crew on the day and everyone else's support and sponsorship.  Piers' very much feels that this is unfinished business and will be back to try another day.

 am attempting to swim the English Channel on the 3rd or 4th July 2009.  My reasons for doing so are manifold.  One of my main motivations is to raise money for The Parkinson's Disease Society.  My father has been diagnosed with this condition for ten years.

My training started in Australia back in 2006 where I was accompanied by jellyfish in my swimming trunks during an early swim.  Since then  I have undertaken many miles with the warm words of my brother-in-law ringing in my ears. "You're fat and will be dead in 10 years time."  The truth alway hurts!

As I near the end of a long journey I am very conscious of the support I have been given in the technical areas and also by those closest to me allowing me the time to train. My wife when recently asked by one of my support crew whether she thought I would succeed in my attempt kindly said If he doesn't don't bother to bring him back as he will be unbearable.

So please sponsor me now!

 

Donation by Anonymous 29/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

For a vailiant effort Donation by Harvey Griffiths 25/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Very humbling to have been on the support boat; you were epic! Here's to next time. Donation by Richard Smithers 16/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

So sorry about your shoulder, but what an achievement. Well done from Caroline and Lizzie Ogg Donation by Caroline and Lizzie Ogg 13/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Gaye & David Allen 07/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Piers. Great effort, great cause Donation by Kevin Fitzgerald 06/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Dave, Ness, Ellie, Tori and Livi. 05/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great stuff, all the best. From Kevin, Hilary, Jane and Toby Donation by Kevin Harris 05/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 05/07/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Donation by Jeremy Sole 04/07/09  

Make sure that Soppy Hugh Grant look alike Stokley doesn't get washed away - Best of Luck Donation by MABLE aka NOGOOD 03/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What a fantastic thing to do and for such a worthwhile cause - wishing you every success. Donation by Louise Hodges 02/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Just to get you over the line mate! Good luck and don't sink the boat whilst you are waiting... Donation by One of Scrooc 02/07/09  

£100.00

Great cause and your Dad sounds like a super bloke. I hope you haven't lost too much weight. You used to make me feel good about myself. Donation by David McMillen 02/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Your father was a great help to me at St Dunstans. I hoe the sun continues to shine on your endeavour. Good luck. Donation by Robert Leader 02/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Piers. Donation by Matthew Howell 02/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon Triay 02/07/09  

£100.00

All the best in your amazing challenge! Donation by Chris Nolan 01/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great effort and dedication over the last few months. I hope it goes well on the day. Good luck Donation by Craig 01/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

An inspiration to fat blokes everywhere! Good on ya. All the best Donation by Karl McCullough 01/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope the conditions go your way - I expect to see you back Monday! JAll the very best, John McDowall Donation by John McDowall 01/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Keep your head above water best wishes Lewis and gaye harris Donation by lewis harris 01/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Can't believe your woose of a brother's not doing it with you! Good luck Piers! Donation by Dorcas Crawford 01/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck and Gods Speed Donation by Andy Loveridge 30/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the luck in the world Piers, it is a wonderful thing that you are doing, your Godfather Lynn would be most proud of you. Donation by Jeni Betts 29/06/09  

£50.00

Hope there is a pipe a smoking jacket waiting for you on the other side! Bon chance et bon voyage Donation by Darren Hassard 27/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Piers.Admiral dedication to a daunting task and worthwhile cause. Donation by philip clare 27/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 27/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm sure you can do it Piers: think of your brother-in-law when it gets difficult. Donation by david layland & family 27/06/09  

£50.79 + £14.33 Gift Aid

Knew those Bear Paws would come in handy! Loads of miles to mutter and mumble to the fish. Very best of luck, Pam Donation by Pam Mace 26/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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