Debbie Harvie

Shark Swim - Mercy UK

Fundraising for Mercy United Kingdom
£1,243
raised of £2,000 target
40th Birthday Shark Dive for Mercy UK!, 11 March 2022
What's the bravest thing you've ever done? We have 3 brave members of the Mercy team ready to face their fear of SHARKS to raise money for Mercy UK, and the people they work with who face their own fears daily.

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When I was a kid, I used to avoid the deep end of the swimming pool because, well, you know, that's where the sharks would swim! Even today, I refuse to paddle deeper beyond the point of still seeing my feet. The ocean is vast, it frightens me, and the thought of being deep in water, unable to run and being face to face with a shark is terrifying! 

So, of course, I decided that for my 40th, I would gather some friends who share the same fear - and we would face it together! On Friday 11th March, we will be diving side by fin with a 10 FT TIGER SAND SHARK! (Yes, without a cage) to raise money for Mercy UK. You should Google the shark - it has sharp teeth, is big and looks like the spawn of Jaws!! And Google Mercy, you'll see why we're so passionate about raising funds for the charity that saved my life.  


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About the campaign

What's the bravest thing you've ever done? We have 3 brave members of the Mercy team ready to face their fear of SHARKS to raise money for Mercy UK, and the people they work with who face their own fears daily.

About the charity

Mercy United Kingdom

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Mercy UK is committed to restoring hope and transforming lives by empowering Christians to develop their relationship with God, self and others. We offer a wide range of services online and onsite to equip you with the tools to live free and stay free.

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£1,242.86
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