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Target: £2,500.00
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On Monday 24th August 2009, brothers Mark and Richard Walsh will embark on their latest fundraising swimming event.

In 2007 they completed their 50 mile Lake District Long Distance Swim Challenge in less than 48 hours.
This year they are back with an epic 135.18 mile swim down the River Thames starting at Cricklade Bridge on Monday 24th August finishing at Teddington Lock in time for dinner on Friday 28th August.
For more details about the swim got to:
River Thames Swim Challenge 2009
You can follow our swim live(ish) at Walsh Brother Swim - Facebook   Richard's Twitter   Mark's Twitter


They are attempting to raise in excess of £2,500 for Leukaemia Research and in memory of Dave Hicks, IT Technician at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School and all round quality bloke.

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Well done both of you - hope that you reach your target. Donation by Mike and Ruth Wood 09/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done mate Donation by Colin Van Ackeren 25/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, great effort for a great cause… really brave swimming in the Thames... not exactly the pristine waters of the Lake District you're used to! Donation by Mike Googe 20/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done once again. Jonathan & Adele. Donation by Jlo 11/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Peter Wade 09/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done to you both - terrific achievement. Allan & Cath Donation by Catherine Brighton 08/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Amazing! Can't wait to hear about the next one. Donation by Christian Wade 07/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Dickie, fantastic effort. Did you stop off in the Bounty for a pint of Rebellion? Donation by Alastair Lloyd 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations Mr Walsh you are a legend! Best wishes from Beth, John and Heather White Donation by Heather White 01/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done so proud of you both great to support & witness your determination each day. Had to be seen to be believed. Mum & Dad Donation by Linda Walsh 31/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We saw you this morning at Marlow Lock wow what an inspiration. We have just seen you finished a little while ago and you beat us! Donation by Caroline Wingrove 27/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anna Head 27/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done guys! Keep up the good work. Donation by Steph & Jonny 27/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

All the best . Nana Welham Donation by Esme Welham 26/08/09  

£10.00

Well done hope to see you pass Walton on Thames. Denise & Mick Donation by Michael Moore 26/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are both an inspiration to us all - well done guys. Donation by John R 26/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck crazy cousins! Donation by Ruth Searl 25/08/09  

£25.00

good luck both all of us in the north are behind you Donation by Dean Whitaker 24/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck and Enjoy :0) Donation by Jo Norton-Barker 19/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Bridget Peberdy 19/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Mark and Richard on your latest epic swim. June and Chris Donation by June McLoughlin 19/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck guys , whats next ? ? Donation by Richard Webster 18/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great thing your doing guys, i wish you well. I hope somebody has a few pints waiting for you at the finish! Donation by Rick Shepard 18/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Amazing guys......mad but amazing!! Sue and Alan Donation by Sue Coker 16/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both, obviously we think your both absolutely bonkers but wish you all the best! Chris, Hazel and kids xx Donation by Chris Thwaite 11/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 07/08/09  

£13.52 + £3.81 Gift Aid

If I sponsor you guys will you sponsor me I'm such a beginner! www.justgiving.com/battenburg-mermaid - please help! Donation by Victoria Allen 05/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Walshy!! Good luck, please do come back we cant handle john for that long!! Mr Hicks would be proud. Donation by 'Cuz' and the Richardsons 04/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Swim little fishes, swim to the sea.....good luck! Donation by Simon Lay 03/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you both lots of luck and hope you enjoy it. Donation by Gillian Cropper 03/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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