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My story

 

Hi, thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

What am I doing??? Swimming the length of Wast Water in the lake district, a 5km open water swim in the UK's deepest (and therefore coldest) lake!  Basically its a marathon swim in very cold water (hopefully 16 degrees) and I'm going to try and do it without using my swimming fins (or flippers to any non divers).  I'm not the best swimmer going but hope to achieve this without drowning and within 2 and half hours!  

Yes I'm mad, but you probably already knew that! 

Why an I doing this???  Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to spend two weeks with WaterAid in India, looking at communities where WaterAid work and how much of a difference WaterAid can make to their lives.  I also spent time in communities where WaterAid are not yet working and saw first hand how difficult life can be.  The experience has had a profound impact on me and I hope that by doing this swim I can raise some money so that WaterAid can help more people.  With £15 WaterAid can provide a person with clean water and basic sanitation combined with hygiene education for life, this can really mean the difference between living and having a life.     

Many thanks for your support,

Claire xxx

PS Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: WaterAid 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.

PPS If you want to know more about my trip to India with WaterAid please check out my blog http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/cemoore/wateraid_2007/1172630520/tpod.html#ENTRY_START

Cash donations Donation by Various 24/10/07  

£110.00

Well done, but surely you should swim to Australia now - there's an extra tenner in it for you Donation by Gabes 16/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Claire! Donation by Katie K 13/09/07  

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well done you, very impressive!! Donation by Heather 13/09/07  

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Hurrah! You go girl! Next stop the Tasman Straits... Donation by luke 05/09/07  

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Clare's my buddy and she rocks- well done, my Love Donation by Vin Leyd 05/09/07  

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Restrospective well done Claire - that thinner wetsuit clearly made all the difference! Donation by Alan Richmond 05/09/07  

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Donation by Ben Bridgens 04/09/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done you stupid fool! I'm v. impressed and rather a good cause actually! Donation by Niki Hart 03/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You've done Great! What is the next challenge? :) Donation by TomekG 03/09/07  

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Congratulations brilliant effort Donation by Lynn 03/09/07  

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Better late than never! Let us know how you got on. You're very brave! Donation by Christina Chinnian 03/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Claire, we hope that you made it! You are a very brave lass. Donation by Ruth, Will & Isobel 02/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck my petit poisson xxx Donation by kate barton 31/08/07  

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You're a brave women & I'm so proud of you - go get 'em tiger!! Donation by Annabelle Foot 31/08/07  

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Donation by -- 31/08/07  

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Good luck and make sure there is a hot flask of tea and a strong whisky at the other end! Donation by Rachel Birch 31/08/07  

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Go for it Claire - make sure you keep your legs moving!! Sally and Marc Donation by Sally German 31/08/07  

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Nelly, you are a nutter but I love you Donation by Astrid 31/08/07  

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good luck! Donation by dave v 31/08/07  

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Good luck Claire! Donation by kate lloyd 30/08/07  

£5.00

how about a climb up scarfell at the end of the swim?!?! Donation by Rich & Heather 30/08/07  

£100.00

Go Claire! Sounds cold, but you'll soon be in warmer waters. Good luck! Donation by Mark Buttle 30/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

don't forget to swim Donation by David Martin 29/08/07  

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Good luck!! Donation by Dave G 28/08/07  

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Claire this challenge is truely amazing best of luck! Donation by Kalpesh Patel 27/08/07  

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Great effort. Good Luck. Donation by Carolyn & Giles 26/08/07  

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Good luck - it's a great idea for a great cause. Donation by Tristram Hope 26/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope its as sunny as it is today Donation by Abi 24/08/07  

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Katy's right, you can drink like a fish when you're done! Donation by Dave Scott 24/08/07  

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