Raised: 56%
Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £11,144.23
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My story

 

Between 6-10 August 2007 I plan to swim solo across the English Channel. I know it is going to be exceptionally tough, but I am determined to give it my very best shot. I have been training since October 2006 and am building up my distance in preparation for my attempt at the ultimate marathon open water swim.

The English Channel is approximately 21 miles wide at its narrowest point (Shakespeare Beach, Dover to Cap Gris Nez, France). Every day there are approximately 600 traffic movements in the Dover Straits, and next August I plan to make it 601!

 

I will be raising money for the Samaritans (www.samaritans.org.uk), who offer around the clock confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, and the Philip Green Memorial Trust (www.pgmt.org), a UK based charity that helps less fortunate children both in the UK and overseas. As JustGiving is only able to administer single-charity campaigns, I have an arrangement with PGMT that they will pass on half of al monies raised to the Samaritans, who have also cleared this agreement.

I'll do the getting cold, wet and tired bit and take on the Cross Channel ferries and jellyfish - I hope you will do the generous bit and donate to these two special causes. With your help, I aim to make the pain worthwhile and raise a significant amount for both worthy causes.


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Samaritans will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Anna

 

PS For more information on my Channel Challenge and training updates log on to my recently-launched website at: www.annaschannelchallenge.moonfruit.com

 

 

 

Congratulations on all that you've achieved to date. Here's a little more towards that £20k Donation by Lizzie Johnson 12/05/08  

£45.00

for the deathtrap kayak at the auction! Donation by Dave Bright 16/03/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Pedro Horwood 05/10/07  

£40.00

Donation by Loxley Park 05/10/07  

£100.00

I cant begin to tell you about the feelings I have from giving to you!!! Donation by david cusworth 05/10/07  

£850.00 + £239.74 Gift Aid

I'm still so impressed by your achievement and I hope you know how amazing you are! Donation by Liz C 30/09/07  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

Donation by Muriel Beck 05/09/07  

£10.00

Donation by Liz Honeybell 05/09/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Mike Moran 05/09/07  

£10.00

Donation by Linda Vatcher 05/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Matilda Honeybell (nanny) 05/09/07  

£25.00

Bloody good effort! Donation by Sam Jones 02/09/07  

£21.00 + £5.92 Gift Aid

Well done Anna! Donation by ian wilson-young 25/08/07  

£10.00

Donation by Monicca Egoy 23/08/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

A great effort, well done Donation by Jean Morgan 22/08/07  

£20.00

Donation by Yvonne - Stubbington Natural Health 21/08/07  

£5.00

Donation by FJ & S Thorogood 21/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by PA Elston 21/08/07  

£5.00

Donation by Richard Burton 21/08/07  

£160.00 + £45.13 Gift Aid

Donation by Anna Wardley 21/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by MC Muir 21/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Eleanor Driscoll 21/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anne Millman 21/08/07  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

Donation by John Farndell 20/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by James Greaves & family 20/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by peter needham 20/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Michael Martin 20/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Arthur & Mary Myers 20/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Ruby Littlewood 20/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Anna Donation by Ali Ward 14/08/07  

£245.23 + £69.17 Gift Aid
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