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Ross English Channel Swim

Ross English Channel Swim

Funds Raised:
R 6 130
Fundraising Target:
R 100 000

Personal message

Hi all,

Swimming the English Channel is a personal challenge of mine I have wanted to do for many years. The English channel is a gruelling 24 miles ( 38km) across one of the busiest and coldest shipping channels in the world. You need to be accompanied by a sea pilot who regulates your direction and safety aspect of the swim- his decision is final. I will not be aided or assisted in anyway during the course of the swim, i will also be swimming in a speedo- no wetsuits.

The swim unfortunately had to be postponed due an unforeseen 4 week bout of Bronchitis, the swim has been postponed till 20 June 2011, I will be continuing to train for the swim to make sure I do better for you all next year, thanks all for the support you have shown me  and have a few sponsors who have really embraced my challenge and I would like to say a quick thank you.

I would like to thank the following people and companies:

SUSPI: Stellenbosch University Sports Performance Institute who have genrously donated their time and expertise, a medical team, nutritionist and above all Karin my coach.

you can reach them for more info on the services they offer on the following web address:

www.suspi.co.za 

Glaceau Vitaminwater- sponsoring water to keep me hydrated all the through training and the actual swim

Russian Standard Vodka - for sponsoring my flights to the UK and back

New Balance SA- sponsored me some great NB apparell for all my training needs.

www.newbalance.co.za

TYR Swim wear: Have kindly donated swimming apparel for me in my training and channel swim- Thanks Peter.

 I have a long way to go in my training and preparation and am really trying to raise money for my chosen charity "Reach for a Dream foundation". If I can make a difference or give 1 other person a chance at a better life all of this will be worth it. Please support me in my quest to raise funds, you can sponsor me a block amount or even a "per mile" amount bearing in mind I will be finishing it come hell or high water - excuse the pun! please be generous and open your hearts ( and wallets) for 2010. Anything you can manage will be a great help and inspiration to me.You will make a big difference in these kids lives.

thanks for taking time in reading this and being so generous.

Ross Young

Donations

  • Sep 14, 2010 - R 500.00
  • "Cold Water but a warm heart - you got this challenge in the bag buddy :) " - Reflex Nutrition -Kurt Liebetrau
  • Sep 03, 2010 - R 760.00
  • "Good Luck" - Top Events
  • Sep 02, 2010 - R 100.00
  • "Best of luck.." - Dylan B
  • Sep 02, 2010 - R 20.00
  • "Good Luck!" - Steven Hill
  • Aug 30, 2010 - R 50.00
  • "Good Luck Ross!!!" - Bee
  • Aug 27, 2010 - R 300.00
  • "Hey my BEB. Will be thinking of you. Lots of love BBB" - Bronwyn Loeb
  • Aug 13, 2010 - R 200.00
  • "Best of Luck Ross have a great swim" - Garth Watters
  • Jul 22, 2010 - R 200.00
  • "If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities. (M. Angelou). Well done Ross and all of the best to you!!!" - Nicky Taylor
  • Jul 21, 2010 - R 200.00
  • "We're rooting for you Razzle Dust!" - Gareth Haarhoff
  • Jul 21, 2010 - R 200.00
  • "Go Gettem Ross!" - Gary van Rooyen
  • Jul 16, 2010 - R 2 000.00
  • "Good stuff Ross good luck with the swim.hope its a calm warm day" - Greg Bull
  • Jul 07, 2010 - R 200.00
  • "Good Luck Razzle! " - Nicola
  • Jun 21, 2010 - R 100.00
  • "If you can't do it nobody can, enjoy!" - Bernard Boulle
  • Jun 20, 2010 - R 100.00
  • "Go You Good thing!!" - Alain Ferrier
  • May 25, 2010 - R 200.00
  • "All the best boet" - Wayne Mackenzie
  • May 13, 2010 - R 1 000.00
  • "Proud to be associated with your endeavour - best of luck!" - Ian Bosman

Statistics

Fundraising target

R 100 000.00

Donations to date

R 6 130.00

The Reach For A Dream Foundation

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Reach For A Dream fulfils the dreams of children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness by a medical practitioner. Reach For A Dream believes that no child should live without hope.

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