Hooptroop
- By: Amy Hooper
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/hooptroop
- Date Created: 9 April 2020
Personal message
Hi there,
My name is Amy, and I am going to be joining the troop of swimmers swimming 25km from Italy to Monaco in August.
Having grown up in South Africa as a competitive swimmer I am passionate about both swimming and any initiatives that help those in Africa that are struggling. Improving education for underprivileged children is a crucial aspect in improving their lives and improving the well-being of the country. Madswimmer has given us the opportunity to do something we love to raise money to help a country we love.
Eight years ago I had to stop competitive swimming due to an irreparable injury, but swimming is still one of my favourite things to do! Last year I had a surgery complication that kept me out of the water for a while, and I was worried about being able to swim again. However, despite doctor's initially being unsure, through God's grace I recovered.
This swim is going to be my first big obstacle since the surgery last year and I can't wait to give it a go with the rest of the madswimmers, and most importantly to raise some money for a fantastic organisation that helps educate children who otherwise would not receive an education. Through donation to JTOF, we can help give these children a future.
Please support us! :)
Donations
- Aug 30, 2016 - USD $ 25.77 Fees covered
- "Congratulations!" - Natali Doulgeraki
- Aug 30, 2016 - USD $ 78.90 Fees covered
- "Congratulations! From Uncle Peter & Auntie Jeannie" - Jeannie and Peter Cadman
- Aug 23, 2016 - R 450.00 Fees covered
- "Well done Hoops!" - Kelvin
- Aug 22, 2016 - USD $ 15.44 Fees covered
- "Well done!!" - James Hanson - Capgemini
- Aug 15, 2016 - USD $ 15.66 Fees covered
- "Well done Amy! x" - Louise West
- Aug 07, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
- "proud of you! such a beautiful heart, god bless you!" - zazu
- Aug 07, 2016 - USD $ 77.07 Fees covered
- "So proud of you Amy!!!! Congratulations!!!!" - Sue and Jim Lockington
- Aug 05, 2016 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
- "thinking of you and proud of you" - sheila freeman
- Aug 05, 2016 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
- "Thinking of you and proud of you" - sheila freeman
- Aug 04, 2016 - R 500.00
- "In bocca al lupo Amy... and eat tons of focaccia di recco to recover :)" - Luciano
- Aug 04, 2016 - R 908.24
- "You're our hero, Amy!" - Hit & Dani
- Aug 04, 2016 - R 370.11 Fees covered
- "Good luck!! Enjoy the beaches too!" - Matt and Harriet
- Aug 03, 2016 - R 1 500.00 Fees covered
- "Good luck with the swim Amy!! We know you can do it!!" - Steve & Katie Lockington
- Aug 03, 2016 - USD $ 21.11 Fees covered
- "Good Luck Amy! " - Kris
- Aug 03, 2016 - R 1 000.00
- "Go Amy and enjoy the swim!" - Eirik, Jacqui & The New Hoopettes
- Aug 02, 2016 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "we will be thinking of you. you are a real inspiration little lady...you never cease to surprise me. love you always monki. be safe angel, xxx" - rory, beth and the ikkle wallace wallaces
- Aug 02, 2016 - R 4 500.00 Fees covered
- "FORTITUDINE VINCIMUS…. PSBC" - dingbat888
- Aug 02, 2016 - R 4 500.00 Fees covered
- "Go amz go. We'll be cheering you on from Wales." - mom
- Aug 02, 2016 - USD $ 37.74 Fees covered
- "Go, Bame, go! We will be thinking of you and willing you on. Think this is an amazing thing that you are doing. I am so incredibly proud of you and your absolutely massive heart. Love you lots xx" - Ginnie
- Jul 31, 2016 - USD $ 27.77 Fees covered
- "Well done Amy, hope you get through it injury free" - Richard T
- Jul 29, 2016 - R 186.86 Fees covered
- "Such an amazing thing you're doing. Good luck!" - Nicole S (Adrian's work colleague)
- Jul 29, 2016 - USD $ 160.47 Fees covered
- "Amy I am so proud of you! I will be praying for your swim in Italy. Please don't push yourself tooo much. xx" - Joanna
- Jul 28, 2016 - USD $ 65.64
- "Great cause Amy" - Nick (cell group)
- Jul 28, 2016 - USD $ 161.13 Fees covered
- "Amy, you have such an amazing heart. Praying for your safety and your cause. Keep calm and carry on. " - Gloria Nay
- Jul 28, 2016 - USD $ 14.81 Fees covered
- "Amy - Best of Luck" - Ian Tresise - Capgemini Unilever Team :-)
- Jul 22, 2016 - USD $ 42.24 Fees covered
- "Good Luck Amz!!" - Meesh
- Jul 18, 2016 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
- "Swim like a moose, Bame (and keep swimming round the coast to join us in La Londe!). " - Jungle Johnny, Anne-Marie & monsters
- Jul 13, 2016 - USD $ 36.57 Fees covered
- "Swim like a fish, Amy!" - Caroline
- Jul 11, 2016 - USD $ 13.73
- "Go Amy!" - Brendan
- Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 263.00 Fees covered
- "Congratulations! So proud of you for trying this!" - Anonymous
- Jul 05, 2016 - R 481.65
- "Best of luck Amy, I'm sure you'll smash it!" - Humera Ansari
- Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 13.25
- "Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" - Gabriel Okuyemi
- Jul 05, 2016 - R 500.00
- "Good luck with it" - Chris Berridge
- Jul 05, 2016 - USD $ 15.00
- "What an amazing challenge amy! All the best!" - Claudia
- Jul 05, 2016 - R 291.10
- "just keep swimming!" - Kate
- Jul 04, 2016 - R 750.00
- "This is insane but amazing! Good luck, be safe, and sending lots of love your way!" - Christina and Calvin Lobo
- Jul 04, 2016 - R 580.90
- "Amy your motivation is so inspiring! " - Lali
- Jul 04, 2016 - USD $ 34.24
- "Dear Amy, welcome back to your good deeds, please accept my small gift towards your goal, enjoy the swim - best wishes Alan" - Alan Shand
- Jul 04, 2016 - R 387.09 Fees covered
- "what a great challenge! well done to all of you" - Ed Bates
- Jul 01, 2016 - USD $ 27.63 Fees covered
- "Good luck Amy! And remember ... water wings = cheating. " - Roy Ellams
- Jul 01, 2016 - R 387.00 Fees covered
- "Cool challenge!" - Alan Green
- Jul 01, 2016 - USD $ 7.13 Fees covered
- "Good Luck Amy!" - Dylan
- Jul 01, 2016 - USD $ 7.13 Fees covered
- "Go PHURGH!" - Seyi
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Madswimmer is a registered non-profit company consisting of individuals involved with daring open water swims to raise funds for children’s charities. They are established businessmen and women in their own right, but also do these extreme, adventurous swims. Take a look at some previous campaigns here to see how they managed to raise over USD900 000 over the past 13 years.