Great North Swim
My Donations to date: £485
Fundraiser(s): Graham James
Event: Great North Swim – Sept 12/13th 2009 Lake Windermere, CumbriaA one mile mass participation open water swim across Lake Windermere 5000 Participants ov
Event Date: 12th September 2009
Charitie(s) Supported: Marie Curie Cancer Care Scottish Office,
Great North Swim – Sept 12/13th 2009 Lake Windermere, Cumbria A one mile mass participation open water swim course in Lake Windermere, and to include 5000 Participants over 2 days
From the organisers of the Great North Run
Following the huge success of the 2008 inaugural Great North Swim that the event is returning to Lake Windermere and is set to be bigger and better for 2009!
The Great North Swim is a one mile open water swim in England’s largest Lake, Windermere, within the stunning backdrop of the Lake District National Park. Following its launch in September 2008 the event has already become world renowned, having been voted 5th in the Top 100 Open Water Swims in the World (posted on 10kswimmer.com, 2009).
The Swim in the lake will take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2009, attracting over 5,000 swimmers. Further info Online at http://www.greatnorthswim.org. The Great North Swim will be a part of Great Swim, a new series of mass participation televised events. In 2008 Swim it saw top class Olympic medal talent from around the world take to the water Start Time: First ‘wave’ of 250 swimmers to enter the water at 9am on Saturday and Sunday. Finish Time: Final ‘wave’ to enter the water at 4.30pm on Saturday and 3.30pm on Sunday. Windermere, at 10.5 miles long, one mile wide and 220 feet deep (but no sharks), is the largest natural lake in England, and is fed by numerous rivers. Average temp 13-17 deg C (wetsuits compulsory if temp is less than 15 deg)
** Graham's swimtime is - Sat 12th - 9.30am and would appreciate any sponsorship for this worthy cause.
Marie Curie Cancer Care Mary Curie Cancer Care – Every £20 raised will enable a Marie Curie Nurse to give one hour of support to a terminally ill patient. Around 70% of the charities income comes from the generous support of thousands of individuals, organisations and businesses, with the balance of funds coming from the NHS. Their programme aims to double the number of people with a terminal illness who have the choice to die at home. Marie Curie Cancer Care is a pioneer in end of life care researchBest Regards
Graham
Contributions
| Display Name | Date | Amount | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Cruickshank | 27th August 2009 | £10.00 | Good luck Graham! Might need to wear a wet suit rather than the mankini to keep you warm :) |
| Alick MacAngus | 27th August 2009 | £50.00 | Good Luck! I hope you get on ok. Ch'min Alick |
| FRANK MASSON | 27th August 2009 | £20.00 | |
| Julie Winterbottom | 02nd September 2009 | £10.00 | Go Uncle Graham go!!! xxx |
| sooty and sweep! | 03rd September 2009 | £100.00 | go go gadget!! |
| Charlotte Talbot | 07th September 2009 | £10.00 | |
| Amy Sheldon | 10th September 2009 | £10.00 | BBBBRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! Happy Swimming Graham! |
| Moira Berryman | 10th September 2009 | £10.00 | Borat swimming suit to be worn?? |
| John Winterbottom | 11th September 2009 | £20.00 | Lots of love from Big Sis |
| Billy Anderson | 11th September 2009 | £10.00 | For the love of god, don't wear those budgie smugglers again!!! |
| Anonymous | 17th September 2009 | £5.00 | |
| 29th October 2009 | £230.00 |