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The original piece from Channel 5 News, our coverage starts at 43 minutes. 🎥🏊♂️🎬
This swim is Alexander's way of contributing to Mencap’s work, to ensure that people with a learning disability can get the support they need. Your support of Alexander will make a real difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of our society here in the UK.
"The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members” -Gandhi.
After months of rigorous training, 13 year old Alexander will take on the formidable English Channel where he will face cold waters, strong currents, and potential hazards such as fishing equipment and jellyfish in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. The 6 person relay team swim can take anywhere between seven and twenty-seven hours to complete
Your donation ensures that people with a learning disability in the UK can lead happy and healthy lives. The money Alexander hopes to raise will support Mencap’s essential work, such as the campaigning efforts by which Mencap fights for the rights of people with a learning disability.
Thank you for your support. Together, let's try to get Alexander to £2,000
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Thursday 5th June
A message of thanks:
Wow! Alexander has reached the halfway point in only one day. You are amazing🌟
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Your generosity is making a real difference. Every donation and kind deed is appreciated. Please share this page with your friends and family to help Alexander reach his £2,000 target for Mencap.
Alexander with his mentor Gio age 16.
Beech Hall Mencap Marvels
Update 17 June:
Alexander has reached his fundraising target for Mencap in only 2 weeks! Thank you for every kind comment, for taking the time to share his page and for your generous donations. You are amazing! 🙏🏼
This week is Learning Disability Week. The theme this year is "Do you see me?" which is all about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued. How lovely that you have helped Alexander to reach his fundraising total this week. ❤️ Every penny raised goes directly to supporting the incredible work of Mencap.
Mencap: Do you see me? Join the learning disability movement.
