Firstly a thank you for coming this far to visit our Swimtofrance page.
When
Hannah was asked about swimming the channel at the start of this term
she saw it as a wonderful opportunity to repay her debt to the Sussex
Air Ambulance who saved her cousin's life in August, after a potentially fatal injury as a result of a car crash.
After
She joined the like minded group of swimmers dedicated enough to take
up this enormous challenge we began our training in September 2008. We
have now done over 1000 hours of swimming between us and are still hard
at it, doing three hours per week in the pool plus weights sessions in
the gym and other fitness work. As you can see we are putting alot of
effort into this and we ask that you can join us and put something in
too!
We are also giving money to the Matthew Elvidge Trust, aimed at helping young men with depression and getting them back on their feet,
because of the sad death of Nick Elvidge's cousin and to Headway in
memory of Henry Surtees. Sadly the Matthew Elvidge Trust is still in
the process of becoming a registered charity so if you wish to donate
to them please contact Nick Elvidge at 06nelvidge@worth.org.uk. To
donate Headway please click here.
Photos,
training updates and the like will be posted here as we go so keep an
eye on the website to see how we're doing! Also please do leave your
comments and encouragement below as it really makes the difference at
6am on a cold morning!
A huge thank you must go out to those who
have helped us on our way with this challenge. Firstly Worth School for
allowing us to train and also for the support of the Williams family
who have driven buses, sorted admin and worked tirelessly to help us
achieve our goals. I must also thank the parents of the swimmers who
have funded the boat in order to allow their children to do something
great. Finally I must say a big thank you to Nuffield Health gym and K2
Crawley leisure for allowing us to train free of charge.
On behalf of the three charities and all the swimming team thank you for your donations
Raised:
66%
Raised so far: £3,345.00
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Well done everyone. This is a collection of donations from friends and relatives of Jack's Gran and Grandpa in Somerset. Donation by andrew udale on 21/08/10 |
£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations to Sasha and all the team, fantastic effort Donation by George Dexter on 14/07/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Dominic - good luck to you and the team Donation by Karen, Arthur and Sarah Parker on 07/07/10 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations Rory and thank you to you and your family for the hospitality yesterday. From your cousins, Gilbert, Victoria, William and Lucinda Donation by Gilbert Dunlop on 04/07/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Well done everyone, truely inspirational. Donation by On Yer Bike on 03/07/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done to Nick and the team from Kim and Rob Jenner Donation by Veronica Gandy on 03/07/10 |
£20.00 |
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Good Luck from The Woottens Donation by Steve Wootten on 01/07/10 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Nick G well done from Jackie and Penny Donation by Veronica Gandy on 30/06/10 |
£25.00 |
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Well done all of you we are very proud of you all. Jo and Kevin Elvidge Donation by Kevin Elvidge on 28/06/10 |
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Congratulations to you all for a great achievement! Donation by JAYNE DEMPSTER on 26/06/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations to Dom and the team for a fantastic achievement. Donation by Carolyn and Jon on 26/06/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Dom! Rachel and Izzy Hickman - 25 June Donation by Rachel Hickman on 25/06/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done to Nick and the team! Love from the Flannerys Donation by Nicky Flannery on 23/06/10 |
£50.00 |
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Donation by Sacha Pickard on 22/06/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Hope the swim went well - Congratulations to Nick and the rest of the team not only for the swim but for all the hard work that went into preparing. Donation by Pippa Crosland-Taylor on 22/06/10 |
£25.00 |
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Good luck and well done. Donation by tim harrison on 21/06/10 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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We will be thinking of you tomorrow, enjoy the experience, you are a great team of truly determined and mature individuals - the Udales. Donation by andrew udale on 20/06/10 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
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Good luck to you all - we'll be thinking of you. The Long family Donation by Caroline Long on 20/06/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck Nick , we'll be thinking of you love Maggie and family Donation by margareta rose on 18/06/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Dominic and everybody.Hope the swim goes really well! Donation by Kim Tomlinson on 18/06/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Fantastic effort - good luck on the day - from Patrick (£90), Kathy (£5) and Ali (£5) Donation by Patrick Fleming on 17/06/10 |
£100.00 |
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Nick, Good luck to you and all your team tomorrow. We will be thinking of you. love Jenny, Sarah, Clare and James. Donation by Jenny Boyle on 17/06/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck to everyone on the day! Donation by Paula Jones on 16/06/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Ask dad what he called his boat and remember it isn't going to be like that! Donation by Geoff and Pam Wicks on 16/06/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Nick, you should have got your Dad to swim with you to scare off whales, sharks and oil tankers... Donation by Alex and Anna Wicks on 15/06/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,645.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £700.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,345.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £683.97 |
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how much it is and what we do for it.