James's Channel Swim fundraiser

James Herbertson is raising money for Zimbabwe Rural Schools Development Programme
“James Herbertson's fundraising”

on 30 January 2011

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ZRSDP aims to help schools in rural Zimbabwe. By working with our local contacts in Zimbabwe, we direct our funds where we believe they will have the highest impact, providing materials for communities to build classrooms and furniture. Our hope to improve the learning environment in some of the poorest areas of the country.

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More people have climbed Mount Everest than have swum the Channel.  Together with a team of 5 other intrepid explorers I’m swimming from England to France.  This is the biggest challenge of my life.  Each of us will have to swim between 4 – 6 miles each in 12 - 15 degree cold water dressed only in speedos, cap, googles and a lot of grease!  Ratified by the Channel Swimming Association we are not allowed to wear wetsuits.

We are doing this to raise money for a new classroom block for needy children in rural Zimbabwe, through our charity ZRSDP.  I would very much appreciate if you would sponsor me.  I know I have badgered people for money in the past for other marathons and triathlons and I can assure you this will be the last time for a very long time.

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Donation summary

Total
£11,104.50
+ £1,624.33 Gift Aid
Online
£8,614.50
Offline
£2,490.00

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