luke pender-cudlip

Solo English Channel swim

Fundraising for Dreams Come True
£10,195
raised of £10,000 target
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Event: Challenge yourself - Swim the Channel!, on 18 July 2006
Dreams Come True

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We make dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children

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Job done !

pls email me on luke.pender@knightfrank.com if you want some pics etc

Thanks for all your support-you have raised more than £10,000 for the charities !!

I am raising money for 2 charities, Dreams Come True (see left of page for charity background) and Nazareth House (www.nazhouse.org.za - background and donations via this link only).If you do not want to donate online please send a cheque to me at 54/56 Kensington Church Street ,London W8 4DB.

How far is it? 21 miles as the crow flies but more like 26 miles when you take into account the tides.

How long will it take? 14-20 hours

What will the water temperature be? 15-16 degrees C (59 degrees F)

What will it be like? The swim is very weather dependent. The sea may be like a mill-pond or there could be 6 ft plus waves. Nasties include jelly fish, seaweed and unimaginable flotsam and jetsam! Dodging the 600 tankers and 200 ferries etc. which use this stretch of water each day will keep the safety boat busy.

Why do it? Apart from raising money for two worthy causes, I've always had a desire to attempt this ultimate long distance challenge and thought I better have a go now before I become any more ancient!

Will I make it? I will do my best! However I would appreciate donations going through on a "sink or swim" basis!

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Dreams Come True Charity will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Luke

 

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About the charity

Dreams Come True

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Dreams Come True is a national charity that enriches the lives of children with a disability, serious illness or life-limiting condition by making their dreams come true. It's the only UK wish granting charity supporting children in the highest areas of deprivation. www.dreamscometrue.uk.com

Donation summary

Total raised
£10,194.24
+ £1,549.66 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,114.24
Offline donations
£4,080.00

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