I have lived with a thankfully, slowly progressive version of Motor Neurone Disease since being diagnosed in September 2012. Until fairly recently, I could still swim a short distance on my back in a swimming pool. However, my legs are now too weak to keep me afloat and my arms were already pretty useless!
So, rather than swim I will be "floating about" in the Queen Victoria Dock with suitable flotation, safety and clothing arrangements in place.
This is to raise awareness of cruel, relentless and terminal MND as well as to raise funds for research – in this case, Project Ambrosia which aims to analyse thousands of samples taken from patients. Researchers will look at how MND progresses in different people. This will help us better understand the various types of MND and how each type affects those living with the disease
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Total Raised
£5,872.00
£7,177.00 incl. GiftAid
Event Total Raised
£80,719
£90,881.42 incl. GiftAid
Including £4,490.00 raised offline
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"Well done Dave! Congratulations from Australia and best regards, Simon & Christian"
£20.00
Nick C
25th Sep 2018
"I think you have to do the Channel next !! Great effort Dave. Full respect."
£75.00
Ron C
24th Sep 2018
"Brave effort Dave, well done!"
£50.00
24th Sep 2018
"Awesome!"
£50.00
Larry and Rita
23rd Sep 2018
£50.00
23rd Sep 2018
"Well done, Dave!"
£10.00
23rd Sep 2018
"massive respect to you for putting yourself in danger to help others "
£25.00
Gerry
23rd Sep 2018
"Well done Dave. Best wishes Gerry"
£25.00
23rd Sep 2018
"You continue to amaze me Dave!! Well done and thank you for raising funds to support this promising research x"
£30.00
Charlotte Crosswell
23rd Sep 2018
"Amazing Dave. Knowing how long it takes me to get into a wetsuit, that is a success in itself. Hope you managed to get out of it too. Admiration as always. Charlotte and Honor xx"
"This donation is in recognition of Helen's efforts of getting you into a wetsuit!"
£20.00
Clare & Clive
22nd Sep 2018
"Dave, you are an inspiration to us all & well done to Helen who was on wetsuit duties!!"
21st Sep 2018
"Well done Dave - I couldn't do it xx"
£20.00
ANNA LIZA
21st Sep 2018
"You are an inspiration!! "
£50.00
21st Sep 2018
"Dave you continue to be an inspiration to so many! Keep up the indomitable spirit and fight against this terrible disease."
£50.00
Katy
21st Sep 2018
"Go for it Dave... shame that heat wave is over, eh!"
£2.00
Joanna
21st Sep 2018
£50.00
21st Sep 2018
"Float like a Setters!!! Enjoy Dave!"
£10.00
Sharon O
21st Sep 2018
"Good luck & don't swallow! "
£10.00
Tim B
21st Sep 2018
£50.00
PTS
21st Sep 2018
"Chins above the water at all time! Well done. PTS "
Toby
21st Sep 2018
"Good luck David!"
£150.00
Joanne & Kate
21st Sep 2018
"David - we are in total admiration of your spirit and attitude and proud to be your friends. Good luck for the 'float' rather you than us... :)
Best wishes Joanne & Kate"
