Raised: 110%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £10,989.07
Donate now

My story

 
SUCCESS

 

Fantastic news I set out from Girvan on Saturday morning 12 September at 6.30 am on the boat heading for Ailsa Craig.  I started the swim at 8.20 am on a beautiful morning, accompanied from the start by a large dog seal – Big Ed. 

 

It was a long grueling swim but I was supported by the crew (Buster and Alan), the two Harry’s and Marlene and the wildlife (porpoise, dolphin, basking shark and Big Ed). 

 

At 16.47 I arrived on Girvan beach to a rapturous, very emotional welcome from family, friends, supporters, drumming group and piper Andy.  The swim took 8 hours 27 minutes and 44 seconds to be precise and the crew have estimated that due to tide changes I in fact swam 17.5 miles. 

 

A big thanks to everyone who has supported me over past few years.

 

The swim is complete, but the fundraising goes on – so keep an eye out for upcoming events.   Any questions phone Ros 07855949901/Suzanne 07824595425.

 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

 

Hello my name is Ros and I am planning to swim from Ailsa Craig to Girvan beach in aid of Alzheimer Scotland. The swim will take place on 15 August 2009.

Check out my progress on my blog by going to links and clicking on Ros Blogspot

The idea is for us to raise as much money as possible for our local branch of Alzheimer Scotland.  We are planning a series of fundraising events across the region, so check out the diary link.

We are hoping to get others involved in swimming along the way.  In 2009 we will be organising sponsor sheets so you can join in and swim the equivalent distance in your local pool.  All you need to do is keep track of the lengths you have done over time and ask a life guard to sign it.  We are asking that you complete 10 miles and it doesn't matter how long it takes you.  Let me know if you think this is a good idea and if you are interested in becoming involved.

On Saturday 9 May my training support in the pool - Stranraer Stingrays, got together and swam 30 miles in total and raised an amazing £1780 to boost our total.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

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

Donation by eric harmer 29/12/09  

£98.30

Well done Ros. Fantastic achievement! Donation by Spud and Chaz 10/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Truly inspirational Ros - sorry I couldn't make the actual event. Donation by Alex Fergusson 09/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your amazing swim! Best wishes Sue & John Tomlin Donation by Susanne Tomlin 02/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done once again Ros. I hope you're recovering well and that life is good. Donation by Patrick Taggart 31/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done.I know it was hard work but it was worth it. Be proud of yourself. Donation by christine kyriakides 04/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Ros, you are really an inspiration to me and my whole family. What an incredible accomplishment! With love and awe, Carol Donation by Carol Muller 01/10/09  

£50.00

Well done .. a token. Donation by PJ 28/09/09  

Congratulations Ros - you legend! You're the Selkie of Stranraer Donation by Suzy 25/09/09  

£20.00

CONGRATULATIONS ! We are so proud of you. Donation by Claire and Pete 14/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

That was a truly amazing thing you did Ros. I'm so proud and relieved and happy for you. Welcome back to the rest of your life!! Love you. Donation by Gill Shelley 14/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Ros, Congratulations on your Herculean achievement on the Ailsa Craig swim. I struggle to swim for 8.5 minutes, never mind 8.5 hours! Donation by Shona from fundraising Alzheimer Scotland 14/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You brilliant woman! We love you! Julie and Mandy xxx Donation by Mandy Allen 14/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Judith Harrison 14/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Ros Donation by Ernie & Flo " Leswalt " 13/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Congratulations Ros, and your team! A magnificent achievement! Sorry I couldn't be there. Donation by John Haston 13/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Oh My God...it's the big day. Thinking of you out there in the Irish Sea, but think I'll stick to sponsored silence. Donation by Moira Harris 12/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best wet wishes my lovely xxxxxxxxxx Donation by Moira Hill 12/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

best of luck with the swim, hope it goes well. kate x(swimtrek inner hebrides 07 and still recovering) Donation by Kate Curl 11/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Ros. Hope the weather is good and you enjoy it :-) Donation by Julia Yelloly 11/09/09  

Good luck honey, we'll be thinking about you! :@)x Donation by Rebecca and Simon 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Gor for it Ros! Good luck tomorrow.... Sorry I can't be there. Not quite as crazy as you, but doing a 44mile walk this weekend!!! :-( x Donation by Fiona Hyslop 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Ros, well done on your recent swim (across and back) and good luck for the BIG swim! Steve Donation by Stephen Whitehead 09/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Your strength is infectious! Go show that sea who is boss! Em xxx Donation by Emily Lawson 07/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I've got nothing but admiration for you, Ros. Good Luck! Donation by Don McGregor 03/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you didn't meet a hungry shark or something. Great effort m'dear! Donation by Frank Briggs 28/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ros! Donation by Laird Weaver 24/08/09  

£100.00

Good luck with the swi, Ros - hope the weather calms down soon! Harry Donation by Harry Thomson 22/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

So proud of you my dear cousin. You are amazing. Donation by Judy 20/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Ros. An amazing endeavour. Donation by Teresa, Gary, Joe and Tom 19/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
Donate now
 
* Total raised online: £2,536.30
  Offline donations: £8,452.77
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £598.79

* Charities pay a small fee for our service.
Find out how much it is and what we do for it.