Raised: 102%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,018.51
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Catherine, Lindsey, John and Geir have all been crazy enough to sign up for the Great North Swim in Lake Windemere on the 12th September 2009. The event is a one mile open water swim and over 2000 people have signed up, including Olympic-medal winning swimmers (look out for us keeping up with them!).  We will be braving icy waters, unflattering wetsuits, mysterious slimy things and the monster* that is rumoured to inhabit the lake - surely that's worth sponsoring?

Even better, all the money we raise is going to St Benedict's Hospice in Sunderland (a place we all have links with), who are currently trying to raise £400,000 to extend their 'Hospice at Home' scheme, which  provides choice and a service to patients with cancer and other life-limiting conditions who wish to be cared for or to die in their own homes.  The hospice cared for Lindsey's mum in the final days of her illness and they rely on donations and fundraising for their excellent work.  We would greatly appreciate any sponsorship, no matter how small, to help us to our target of £1000.


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us. St Benedict's Hospice, Sunderland gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Many thanks!

Catherine, Lindsey, John and Geir


*sceptics claim the monster is 'only' a giant Pike.  Either way, we don't want to meet it.

Donation by Julian Nelis 08/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Donation by Sylvia and Mike 19/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done! Donation by Jim and Joan 19/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris Seaton 24/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Nick Graham 24/09/09  

Hi there you two Well done on completing he swim - Hope you reach your £1000 target love and best wishes Pauline xx Donation by Pauline Staves 22/09/09  

£20.00

Various cash donations from Geoghegans and School of Chemistry Donation by Catherine Brewis 20/09/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Best wishes & Good luck to you all. Donation by Ethel, Margaret & Kay 18/09/09  

£13.00

Well done!!!! Donation by Deirdre Mowat 17/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Simone Birt 14/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Catherine from Grandad and OAPs! Donation by Mum 13/09/09  

£39.00 + £11.00 Gift Aid

Very proud of you, Catherine Donation by Dad xx 13/09/09  

£15.51 + £4.37 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris Brewis 13/09/09  

£110.00

Good luck guys!! xx Donation by Emma Adams 12/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck . . . and keep going!!!! Donation by Kate Sill 11/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Swim Geir swim!!! All the best hun, & have a great time doing it... Donation by Deborah Hayde 11/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great cause, great effort by a great team! Keep away from the pike and the reeds! Donation by Tom Fennelly 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Catherine and team from South Tyneside councillors Donation by Aileen Brewis 11/09/09  

£76.00 + £21.44 Gift Aid

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming ... Donation by Beth Garner 11/09/09  

£10.00

Good luck! Donation by Katherine Ballinger 10/09/09  

£10.00

Good luck with the swim Lindsey, hope the pike doesn't get you! Donation by John Sadler 10/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Francis Brewis 10/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Happy to help such a good cause Donation by Valerie Stephenson 10/09/09  

From one Lady of the Lake to THE LADY OF THE LAKE! I am not worthy...sounds fishy to me! Donation by Enid Nicholson 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Roger Abbott 09/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck.. Donation by Angela Sharma 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope it is a warm day ! Donation by Colin Scott 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great swim Catherine & team - say "Hi" to the monster as you go past! Donation by Chris Warner 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Flipper! Donation by JD 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and have fun. Hope the weather is kind to you! Donation by Kaye Henry (STC Press Office) 07/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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