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UPDATE:

Both of us managed to swim the full 10 km today (28th June). Sid took 5 hours 27 minutes and Kempe took 5 hours 39 minutes. It was incredibly painful but a great experience. Thank you all so much for your generous support! Donations can still be made on this page for the next three months. Thank you all again and please give generously.

Kempe and Sid


Hello everyone!


We, Sid Agarwal and Kempe Brydges, are planning to swim 10 kilometres each in support of Opportunity International on the 28th June.
 
We want to raise money for Opportunity International because it enables people to pull themselves out of poverty without engendering dependence on donations. It is a charity which provides loans and training to people living in poverty in the developing world.
Opportunity’s services can make a huge difference for beneficiaries: “Clients use these financial services to start or expand a business, provide for their families, create jobs for their neighbours and build a safety net for the future.” For many, this is their only chance of a better life.
Opportunity has the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator, the respected and impartial charity ranking organization; it spends nearly 90% of its income on programs, with 8% going to fundraising and only 3% to administration. Opportunity also aims to make a significant impact on gender equality in the developing world, since most of the beneficiaries are women.  Opportunity’s goal is to help 100 million people work their way out of poverty by 2015.

The swim will be a tough challenge for both of us – it amounts to some 400 lengths in the pool each! Any support will make the effort worthwhile, and will make a lasting difference to people who are desperately in need.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Opportunity International gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving ensures that 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

We hope to raise £2000 in sponsorship by 1st July. Many thanks in advance for your support!

Sid and Kempe

Donation by Florence Hamilton 30/07/09  

£100.00

you have achieved your goal! Donation by anonymous 28/07/09  

£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid

Donation by claire Chapman 10/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 09/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Kempe - very impressive! The Goulds Donation by Kristin Gould 03/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hats off to you both- Well done on a great swim Donation by mike johnson 02/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

My PA Susanne loves the goggles! Well done!! Donation by Charity Charity 30/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done! Great cause. Donation by The Bell-Burrows 29/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of Luck to both of you. Very proud of both of you Donation by mamta garg 27/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 26/06/09  

Brilliant cause Kempe, will be thinking of you Sunday Donation by Bev Wills 23/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Great Cause Donation by anon 22/06/09  

Best of luck! Donation by stephen & julie 20/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You are mad.... Donation by Miss E and Weavers 19/06/09  

£50.00

Good luck guys! Donation by Dom Burrell 19/06/09  

£12.00

cute photo :) lols Donation by rah 16/06/09  

£10.00

Good luck! Donation by Aidan Sproat 16/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Don't forget to come up for air... Donation by The b....y lodgers 14/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sounds like a great cause. Good luck! Donation by Morley family 13/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

... plus (for each of you) £1 per min less than 6 1/2 hrs... Good luck! Donation by Robert Brydges 09/06/09  

£100.00
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* Total raised online: £1,132.00
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