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Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,155.00
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As I'm sure many of you already know a good friend of mine (and so many others) Martin Pears died suddenly last year, soon after being diagnosed with leukaemia. For the last few weeks of his life Martin (in his usual style) became the life and soul of the Youth Oncology Unit atChristieHospital in Manchester. The Unit cares for so many young people who have been diagnosed with cancer, just like Martin, and provides them with the best possible care and compassion. In an effort to acknowledge both the unit and Tin himself, Martin's family have set a target of £15000 which would enable Tin to get his own Christie leaf on their Tree of Hope. So many of his friends and family are undertaking various challenges / fundraising events and the total amount raised is already well over £5000. This is my effort to contribute...

The final Sunday in August (BH weekend) I am going to swim / walk from Windermere back home (as in Broughton in Furness, not London!!). The plan is to start at the lower end of Windermere, swim across, then walk below Grizedale to Coniston, swim across, climb up to Beacon Tarn, (you guessed it!) swim across, and finally walk home (to Broughton in Furness). Had a reccie and looks to be roughly around 10-11 hours (14-15 miles walking, 2-3 miles open water swimming). I will hopefully be supported by my family and friends as will need several wetsuit / walking boot changes and think towards the last swim I may be in need of some motivation!! Tea and cake back at finish for everyone who has helped / supported / etc...

I came up with this challenge because as far as I know it has never been done before and is local to theLake District, plus, is exactly as it says on the tin – a challenge!! Whilst I can't imagine Tin would have joined me I'm sure he would have toasted each swim with a pint!

My target is £1000 but would be great to raise as much money as possible for this fantastic cause so please give as much as you can and help me to remember Tin and help so many other young people just like him! THANK YOU!

Amazing work Sarah- you're a brave woman- best of luck. Donation by Danielle Burrows on 07/06/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We'll be cheering from Canada Sarah -Good luck. Donation by Gillian Crawshaw. on 01/06/09

 
£20.00

You're braver than I am!!!! Donation by Jo H on 29/05/09

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Sounds crazy! Good Luck!! X Donation by Michael on 29/05/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great idea - hope you still think so! Donation by Helen Parker on 25/05/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great idea for a challenge, Sarah. Martin was a good swimmer and would have been honoured to have you support him in this way. Donation by Brian Pears on 25/05/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Anna McMahon on 21/05/09

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

We saw quite a lot of Christies during my Dad's illness. Wonderful place. Donation by Lynne (Leah's Mum) on 20/05/09

 
£5.00

super challenge - good luck Sarah x Donation by Lisa & Carl Morrow on 19/05/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I guess I better repay the favour seeing as though you sponsored me! Well done sarah this sounds great. Donation by Andrew McKeever on 19/05/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mad but magnificent Sarah, enjoy the challenge Donation by Hal Maxwell on 19/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Martin will be with you to give you strength he needs that leaf!! Donation by Kay (Proud Mum) on 19/05/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great idea - would love to join in on one of the swims Donation by Tracey & Dave on 18/05/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope you raise lots and lots for Christie's Sarah! Donation by Leah on 18/05/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck honee!! Donation by Kate on 07/05/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £825.00
  Offline donations: £330.00
  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £1,155.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £221.41

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