English Channel Solo Swim
Saturday 1st July 2023
UK
Harry Middleton
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English Channel Solo Swim
Swimming the English Channel is an incredible physical and mental feat that requires intense training, endurance, and resilience. The English Channel is notorious for its unpredictable weather, strong currents, and cold temperatures, making it one of the most challenging endurance swims in the world. In fact, more people have climbed Mount Everest than swam the English Channel, which speaks to the sheer difficulty of this incredible feat.
Despite these challenges, I have decided to take on this incredible challenge to support two incredible charities: Make a Wish and the Fine and Country Foundation. Make a Wish is an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses, bringing them hope and joy during difficult times. The Fine and Country Foundation, on the other hand, works to combat homelessness and poverty, providing essential support to those who are struggling to make ends meet.
By supporting these two amazing charities through my swim, I hope to make a real difference in the lives of those who are in need. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, and by supporting these charities, we can help to make that a reality.
So I am asking for your support in this incredible endeavor. Your donation will help to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most, and it will help to motivate me to push through the challenges of the English Channel swim. Every little bit helps, so please consider donating today and helping to make a positive impact on the world. Thank you!
WE DID IT!!!!
Getting ready to go!
ALMOST TIME TO GO!!!!
EXCITING NEWS!!!
Sunday morning 8am start I will be embarking on my swim across the English Channel! I have put the link below for you to track us!
http://cspf.co.uk/tracking/235019572
1 month out
What a Saturday down in Bournemouth, this 6 hour swim was tough! Harsh conditions and very very cold! 😝😝
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Another big swim in the bank!
Just completed an epic training swim for the English Channel! 🌊🏊♀️ Swam a total of 27.4km in 8 hours and feeling strong 💪 This swim was definitely a challenge, but it's all worth it to achieve my goal of crossing the channel. Can't wait to see what the next training session brings!
£2,889.18
+£445.15 Gift Aid
raised of £2,000 target
by 118 supporters
Supporters 118
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1 year, 4 months
Anonymous
Belatedly sponsoring this great effort for an amazing cause - we chatted to you Harry at Green Days!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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M1 year, 5 months
Mrs Susan Spiers
Many congratulations Harry on a huge achievement, both with the swim and the fundraising!
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B1 year, 5 months
Bec Walker
A little late in giving to this fine cause.
Your proud Mum was showing off the photos of your race at work this week which reminded me to get this done.
Congratulations£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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C1 year, 5 months
Claire Moore
Well done Harry, great achievement and great charities
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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D1 year, 5 months
Devin Grosse
Congratulations on your great achievement - from the Grosses!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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1 year, 5 months
Alun Edwards
Harry
Best wishes for a successful swim tomorrow.
I have swimming bathers that look like yours but for some reason it does not help me get more than 1 length of the swimming pool.
Could it be my technique!!
I will sponsor you £1 per nautical kilometre you swim. I assume that’s 50 kilometres unless the tide takes you off course.
I am more worried about your Dad. Is he safe in a boat? He might be able to do long division, but can he swim?
I will add £10 for every time your Dad throws up on the boat and another £10 if there is a picture of him in his budgie smugglers on the French side!!
Hope goes well.
Regards
Alun£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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n1 year, 5 months
nick salter
I remember you and Dan doing the charity swim at Bracknell... you absolutely smashed it, and I'm sure you will this. Good luck Harry!
£ 35.00 (+£8.75)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
Sock it them Harry. 50 from us and 25 from Cass and family. Keep your eyes open for a Greek Coastguard Helicopter dangling a rope!!!! X x x
£ 75.00 (+£18.75)
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M1 year, 5 months
Matt toal
Hardworks done now mate, hoping for smooth conditions for you. All the best!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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S1 year, 5 months
Sue Stockdale
Good luck Harry . I hope your trusty assistant tends to your every need and keeps you well hydrated!
£ 10.00
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 8.00
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s1 year, 5 months
sarah monk
Good luck Harry! (and a bit of good luck to your dad on the boat!) . More than happy to donate to these two wonderful charities.
£ 40.00 (+£10.00)
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G1 year, 5 months
Gill Waller
This is such an amazing thing to do. Wishing you a smooth crossing and hope you reach your target,
(Gill Waller, The Letting Partnership)£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 2.00
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G1 year, 5 months
Gema
Harry, I admire you!! This is an amazing challenge to support people in need. As a swimmer myself can only take my hat off and wish you all the best for the BIG day! No doubt you will make it!
Can’t wait to hear all about it…Good luck!!!£ 20.00
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D1 year, 5 months
Daniel B
Yes Harry! Congrats on exceeding your target! Good luck! You’ll do us proud! 👏🏻 #ESCMasters🏊♂️
£ 30.00
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M1 year, 5 months
Miranda and Ed Howard
Good luck Harry! What a brilliant thing to do!
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 40.00 (+£10.00)
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M1 year, 5 months
Michelle Holtom
Good luck with your swim Harry & well done on your fantastic fundraising.
£ 15.00
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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1 year, 5 months
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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M1 year, 5 months
Melissa Kirker
Good luck, Harry with your training, and your big swim. It's a great cause.
£ 10.00
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M1 year, 5 months
Matt Vlatas
Wicked challenge mate. Wishing you all the best. Go hard 💪🏼
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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L1 year, 5 months
Lucinda Richardson
Best of luck in doing this and always in awe of people getting up and doing something especially for such a worth while cause
Best of luck
Lucinda£ 10.00
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D1 year, 5 months
Daniel Madden
Baby shark what a great effort! You should be very proud, your dedication is to be admired
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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D1 year, 5 months
Donald
Good luck Harry, a massive challenge but I have seen how committed you are.
Hope we don't lose you to open water swimming as we would miss your friendship from our club sessions.£ 20.00
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S1 year, 5 months
Sophie Horne
Good luck Harry!!! Let’s hope Katie doesn’t chun on the boat
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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L1 year, 6 months
Linda Kearsley
Good luck Harry what an awesome challenge and for a wonderful cause. Will be thinking of you 👊
£ 20.00
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N1 year, 6 months
Nana & Grandad
Smash it Harry As always we are 100% behind you.... but not literally
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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E1 year, 6 months
Emma Williamson
Good luck Harry! Can't believe we are so close to our windows now 😱. You'll ace it! Enjoy the day 😀
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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J1 year, 6 months
Jane Kesley
Great cause Harry. Swim well!
Best wishes,
Jane @Fine&Country Wimbledon£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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J1 year, 6 months
Julian Amos
£20 feels like a nominal amount given the
Epic feat of endurance you are about to embark on but hope all the small gains add up to the perfect outcome. Good luck Harry, I have absolutely no doubt in my mind you will smash it!£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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S1 year, 6 months
Sierra Whisky
Awesome challenge. Well done for taking it on! Right behind you... on dry land. "Hamba Kahle" (Zulu for 'Go well')
£ 20.00
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1 year, 6 months
Anonymous
Go smash it Harry!
£ 20.00
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1 year, 6 months
Anonymous
Make-A-Wish is very dear to my heart, as I used to work for them in the USA. They bring so much joy to suffering children and their families. What an exceptional person you are Harry to want to do this to raise funds. I am very happy to support you and wish you all the best for this grueling challenge.
£ 30.00
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C1 year, 6 months
Chris Ehinger
Good Luck Harry with this amazing solo effort - you will smash it!
£ 50.00
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1 year, 7 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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1 year, 7 months
Anonymous
£ 5.00
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C1 year, 7 months
Carmen
From your (very slow) Northolt lane buddy and ESC “fan club”: wishing you all the very best for the journey to France!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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