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

 

 

 

Hi Anna-this is for the Pompey shirt-Well done. Dave at Wave 105 Donation by Dave Shearer 13/08/07  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

For the auction book. Have to say you have done brilliantly and I am in awe. Donation by Lucy Haines 10/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done!!! Donation by Nicky Patterson 10/08/07  

£23.00 + £6.49 Gift Aid

Donation by Rebecca Scarrott 10/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done girl you deserve a medal Donation by Janice Beesley 09/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

anna, good luck. i hope the channel is better for you than it was for us on pt C1 training. Donation by paul harrison 09/08/07  

£980.00 + £276.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Kath 08/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

to my hero..... Fantastic Anna Donation by Great White Shark 08/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Dodge the jellyfish and good luck skip. Donation by Nicole Carlyle 07/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by johnbutton 07/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Girl! Donation by Wal 07/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The very best of luck Donation by Justin & Richard Eden Yacht 07/08/07  

£50.00

Fantastic, glad to see it is going so well! Donation by Sarah and Brian 07/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Not long now love! x x Donation by Tom & Alice 07/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by David and Gill Beaugeard 07/08/07  

£20.00

Good Luck!! Donation by Jen Savage 07/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! Donation by Nicky Patterson 07/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Anna! Donation by Marcus Ferbrache & Kate Greenwood 07/08/07  

£20.00

Meanwhile I continue to do my bit by Sailing in Tokyo Bay. Donation by Frank City of Yokohama 07/08/07  

£40.00

You couldn't just sail across like a sensible person? Donation by Cat Nursaw 06/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by simon mclaughlin 06/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You've got guts (and quite an appetite!) Donation by Will - Greece Swim Trek 06/08/07  

£50.00

Good luck Donation by JWOOD 06/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck anna, it's amazing what you're doing. I'll be thinking of you! Donation by mo 06/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Anna Donation by Mags 06/08/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Awesome. Donation by Spencer 06/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Anna! It's just a shame that Ed and I will not be there to towel you down at the end. Donation by Marcus & Liz 06/08/07  

£100.00

Sorry I'm so late but u must know I'm always a little behind Donation by Siva 06/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Anna! You can do it Wardley! xxx Donation by Dale 06/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck Anna. Donation by Rachel Henley 06/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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