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The Great North Swim is something that has been on my bucket list for quite some time and, although I have always wanted to do it, I am absolutely terrified of the cold, let alone dipping myself in cold water!

Nevertheless, I have completed one training swim so far in the QE2 Lake in Northumberland and the photo on this page shows me just before I got in.  Yes, I know, I've had better days!  I will be doing another three open water sessions before the big day thank goodness.

Now that I know I can at least get in the cold water with my wetsuit, socks, gloves and two hats, I feel able to ask my friends, colleagues and family for their support.

Please please please if you can spare a small amount I would be really grateful if you could sponsor me for this event.  The challenge is bigger than I ever imagined when I signed up and I would like to raise as much as I can for the Percy Hedley Foundation who support disabled people who face huge challenges every day in their lives.  Please help me to help them.

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