Russell Cartwright

Big Swim for Magpie

Fundraising for Magpie Dance
£2,977
raised of £3,000 target
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Russell Cartwright's fundraising, 8 December 2009
Magpie Dance

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We provide inclusive dance experiences to challenge perceptions about disability

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So what is this Big Swim all about?
Basically I will be swimming in the sea in a different place in Great Britain in every month during 2010 to raise funds for Magpie Dance. I started the challenge in the hail and snow on New Years Day at Broadstairs in Kent and finishing on New Year's Eve where I will be dodging the ferries at Dover. The second swim was at Brighton and I was joined by Dan Keel, a local journalist. Read his Dan Dares column and watch the funny video here!

You can read my blog to keep up to date with the Big Swim and see photos. Magpie Dance is a charity based in Bromley. They are an inclusive dance company that does great work with people with learning disabilities. To find out more about Magpie Dance go to www.magpiedance.org.uk 

I have already surpassed my first two targets and am now hoping to raise £3,000 which will fund three members of Magpie's Youth Group for a year! 

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So please dig deep and donate now. Don't think that because I have surpassed my target there is no need to sponsor me - Magpie need to raise £250K per year to operate and in the current climate this is getting harder than ever.

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About the charity

Magpie Dance

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A non-profit dance organisation unlocking individual potential and ability, at the forefront of dance for people with learning disabilities. Celebrating 30 years of delivering high quality inclusive dance sessions, bespoke trainings and professional performances for people aged 9-89.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,977.00
+ £424.21 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,658.00
Offline donations
£1,319.00

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