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TNT shore to shore we can
Event: Jon Straw's fundraising
$26,308.19 raised of $45,481.49 target
74 donations
My Target:
$45,481.49
$26,308.19 raised so far
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My story
So near yet so far - valiant TNT swimmers beaten by the elements
The brave TNT ‘shore-to-shore we can’ Channel swimmers were just four miles from the French coast when appalling conditions forced the abandonment of the swim late this afternoon (13 September).
TNT’s Magnificent Seven of Daniel Vines, Owen Maybank, Simon Bradbury, Heather Mather, Jon Straw, Julian Crabtree and Steve Foster had already swum 29 miles when English Channel Swimming officials refused to take them any further as atrocious weather rendered the bid both futile and dangerous.
The team had made remarkable progress covering more than the actual 23-mile stretch between Folkestone and Cap Griz Nez beach near , due to having to go with the currents and flows and avoid busy shipping lanes.
They suffered unbelievable hardships throughout the day with sea sickness rife throughout the team as their boat was battered by five foot waves, and gusting winds on ‘choppy’ seas.
Peter Bakker CEO of TNT NV sent personal messages of encouragement and consolation both during and at the conclusion of the courageous attempt describing the attempt as ‘unbelievably gripping stuff’ and expressing his admiration for the swimmers.
Tom Bell, Regional Managing Director for TNT Express Services & was on hand to greet the swimmers had they made it to French soil. He instead, drove back to Folkestone to express his pride at the gallant attempt and personally congratulate the team for their endeavours.
The children’s charity Wooden Spoon offered their gratitude to the swimmers and said they had every reason to be ‘incredibly proud’ having more than swum the 23-mile distance on the day.
The hope now, is that everyone who has been kind enough to make a donation or pledge support to the swim will see fit to honour that commitment and enable Daniel, Owen, Simon, Heather, Jon, Julian and Steve to still give well over £16,000 to Wooden Spoon to help youngsters who are disadvantaged mentally, physically and socially.
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My charity
Wooden Spoon
Charity Registration No. 326691, SC039247
Wooden Spoon supports a whole range of projects designed to improve life for disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK and Ireland. Over the years, its social and sporting events across the country have raised millions of pounds that have changed thousands of lives.
Donations 74
Congratulations on completing the swim
Donation by Masternaut Three X on 08/10/10
£1,000.00
Well done to all.
Donation by Jason Chandler on 21/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Well done guys, an amazing effort. You were so brave!
Donation by Michelle Banton on 14/09/10
Well done to you all, a fantastic achievement. From all at SpS Grimsby
Donation by Mags Brown on 14/09/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
A fantastic effort. Well done.
Donation by Geoffrey Stephenson on 14/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Guys (& of course Heather) - awesome effort by all, can't begin to imagine what you've been through - should be very proud
Donation by Phil Parkin on 14/09/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
A valiant effort team - well done.
Donation by Ben Morgan on 14/09/10
"7 hours off the coast of France" the latest I here. Great going and good luck
Donation by Ian Lucas on 13/09/10
Good luck son and the rest of the team Dad
Donation by TONY MAYBANK on 13/09/10
Fantastic achievement, well done!
Donation by Alberto Lopez on 24/08/10
£50.00
Donation by Alyse Graham on 24/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
All the best of luck, remember; breath in, breath out!
Donation by Arthur van Veen on 23/08/10
£14.00
Good Luck to you Daniel and your team. From Jane at GWIBS
Donation by Jane White on 23/08/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
You all must be mad ! Good luck and take care.
Donation by Sarah Chisnall on 23/08/10
Good Luck Daniel (my big bro) and the rest of the team..I know you can do it!!! Love you so much..all the best Jo and Callum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Donation by Joanna Vines on 22/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck all of you !!!!! especially jon my fav bro in law !!!! U can do it xxxxx
Donation by donna butler on 21/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck Heather and the rest of the team, just think of the drink at the end of it - from Joanne - Village Gym-pool - put your speedo mp3 on!
Donation by Joanne McCAbe on 20/08/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Donation by Jeremy Curtis on 20/08/10
Good luck to all of you
Donation by Judith Pamely on 20/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Owen, best of luck to you and the rest of the team!
Donation by Analytiqa on 20/08/10
£50.00
Good luck to all of you
Donation by Darren Boonham on 20/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation by Justin Trotman on 20/08/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Best of look Jon and the team
Donation by Andrew Burdett on 19/08/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Good luck Daniel & the rest of the team. After seeing you at Anderby Creek, make sure you all swim in the same direction. Lots of love, Mum & Dad xxx
Donation by CHRIS & JOHN VINES on 19/08/10
£100.00
+ £28.21 Gift Aid
Heather, worth giving up the booze for all that training !!, you are Davids "HERO" go for it girl we are proud of you. Claudette and David x
Donation by claudette rose on 18/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$5,494.16
- Offline donations$20,814.03
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$26,308.19
- Gift Aid$694.86
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