Fylde Coast businessman and keep-fit fanatic, Denys Smith Hart, is attempting to swim from Alcatraz to the San Francisco shore line in May this year.  Denys is paying for this trip from his own pocket in order to raise much needed funds for Donna's Dream House.

The Donna’s Dream House Charity is based in Blackpool and provides free holiday experiences for children and teenagers with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and for recently bereaved siblings and their families.

Whilst the voluntary team of Donna’s Dream House provides the expertise, enthusiasm and administration, it is the generosity of many companies, organisations and individuals in raising and donating money, that makes it possible to bring not only sunshine and fun into children’s lives, but a sense of wonder, adventure, laughter and a much-needed holiday in Blackpool for the whole family.

As Donna’s Dream House is operated by volunteers only, the administration cost is about 1% to cover legal requirements. So 99p of each pound raised is used to provide the holidays.

The search for donations and we’re asking you to donate as much as you can, or as little, just a pound would make a difference.