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In January 2019 my Dad was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).  This has had a devastating effect on Dad's quality of life.

Motor Neurone Disease, MND or ALS as it is also called, is a disease
that progressively takes away the ability for one to control their
muscles, sometimes slowly or sometimes quickly. Those diagnosed with the disease lose the ability to walk, to lift their arms to eat and drink, to talk, swallow and breathe. There is no cure.

Since the diagnosis I have felt helpless.  I found out about the Ian Pratt MND Foundation ( http://www.ianprattmndf.org/ ) through Tony Bray, who I know through Durley Sea Swims.  This challenge has given me the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the support of people living with this horrific disease.

So, the challenge is to swim from Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, to Gilkicker, in Gosport.  This is approximately 3 miles as the crow flies.  It could be further due to the tides!

I will have the support of a kayaker who will guide me through the shipping lane, jelly fish and seaweed!

Thank you in advance for your support.  All donations will go toward helping support those diagnosed and living with MND.

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