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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Good luck to you all Donation by Louise Scotcher on 15/06/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Nick, I think you are wonderful and very generous to be making such a journey. Mike sends his best and wishes you the best of luck. Donation by Bonnie Clutterbuck on 14/06/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Rory, we are so proud of everything you all are achieving. Your dedication is so impressive. Donation by love Simon, Therese, Abigail, Flo & Phoe on 12/06/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck ! hope all goes well. Susana Guerra Donation by SUSANA GUERRA on 10/06/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Rory all the very best to you and your team. If anyone laughs at you in your budgie smugglers make sure you tell them how cold the water was Donation by Simon Farquharson on 10/06/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Hope you have a great day Donation by philip ellick on 10/06/10 |
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid |
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Good luck team! I admire your dedication toward the task & the cause in which you swimming for. Safe crossing. Donation by richard post on 10/06/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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brilliant effort and good luck on the big day Donation by Simon Pickard on 09/06/10 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Nick and the team - no duck fat allowed I take it.... Donation by Paul Lindberg on 09/06/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anna Mitchell on 08/06/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Sasha and the team. Donation by Gwen Bryne, HR360 on 07/06/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Jason Newland on 03/06/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go team, very good cause and an impressive way to raise cash!! Rosie, Roger & Lola Donation by Rosie Nottage on 26/05/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck Sasha and the rest of the team Donation by Mike Marshall on 24/05/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 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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