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

 

 

 

Good Luck! Donation by Duncan Pollock 03/08/07  

£20.00

Best wishes Donation by Kerrie Saegert 03/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I was so amazed, I just had to donate! Good Luck.xxx Donation by Anna (friend of Sally's) 03/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I've told all the basking sharks to stay well away! Best of luck and see you in the pub next week. Donation by Zoe Williamson 03/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You definately deserve a large medal. Donation by JRG Perry 03/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go girl. You're a total star.... Donation by David Stubley 03/08/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Chris Brooks 03/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Will be thinking of you xx Donation by shorters 03/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'll take the football, ta ;-) Donation by Carie 02/08/07  

£400.00 + £112.82 Gift Aid

Wishing you the best of luck - Alex & Liverpool 08 Crew Donation by Alex "Liverpool08" Rogers 31/07/07  

£1,700.00 + £479.49 Gift Aid

Watch out for the great white shark! Donation by Anne & Roger Skyrme 31/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Joy 31/07/07  

£10.00

Donation by Julia (Vikki's mum) 31/07/07  

£25.00

Donation by Yorkshire Building Society 31/07/07  

£100.00

Good luck Annaconda! Donation by Sarah Thorogood 31/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by mum 30/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I feel exhausted just thinking about it. Good luck Anna! Donation by jcrust 26/07/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Anna. Go for it! lots of love Y&P Donation by Yvonne & Peter Oliver 25/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Matt at onEdition 23/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

now this takes real guts Donation by Rob Peake 20/07/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Bob Dench 19/07/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

for the Chinese jacket! Donation by Sheila 17/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck, catch up when i am back in the uk Donation by kane 16/07/07  

£20.00

you're a braver man than i! bon chance Donation by Howard 13/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

good luck anna, hope you get a good time love marge and charlie D Donation by marge and chuckster 13/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck sweetheart xXx Donation by Nichola 13/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just remember to focus on those chosen topics!!! Good luck xx Donation by Kayaker no 5 (Lucy H) 12/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Spanner, you crazy laydee! Good luck! Donation by Chappers 12/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You must be mad, but you have our very best wishes Donation by Jen & John, Polly's Mum & Dad 10/07/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian & Jill Havelock-Stevens 08/07/07  

£10.00
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