Hello generous people!

I am going to be doing a swim challenge to raise money for Orphaids, a charity that I am volunteering for for a the month of July. 

The plan is to swim the length of the channel (21 miles) in two weeks. Thats a total of 1072 lengths in my local pool, 77 lengths a day. Most of you know that I don't normally do exercise so this is no mean feat. 

The dates of this will be 3rd April to 17th April

More about OrphAids.....

The Ecuador project is a purpose-built complex which provides a home and a caring family for up to 54 orphaned children.

Working with local government, OrphAids Ecuador takes in children who have been deemed highest at risk. At risk from HIV/AIDS, or from abuse and neglect, OrphAids provides for their emotional, spiritual, medical and educational needs.

The overall aim of OrphAids is to care for the orphans of AIDS victims in Ecuador and Colombia. However, OrphAids also works to aid the parents of these orphans throughout their illness, giving them a better quality of life, healthcare and death.

OrphAids also educates various groups about HIV/AIDS and prevention and aims to dispel the myths around how HIV is contracted and to advise on safe sex practices.

The money that I raise will go towards:

Housing

Support staff costs

All food & clothing

Education & books & school uniform

House parents costs 

General medical treatment

Any donations will be greatly received (and any keen swimmers that want to join me for a couple of lengths). 

THANK YOU 

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