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 diseaseThis fundraising page benefits the following good cause:
Supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Stephen Hawking Foundation to raise awareness and funds for MND research
London City Swim is a charity swim, taking place in Royal Victoria Dock in London on the 21st September 2018, to raise awareness and vital funds for motor neurone disease (MND) research. Come and swim in the beautiful waters of this national centre of excellence.
#SwimforMND
30 Sep
£4,000.00
"Well done Dave! Congratulations from Australia and best regards, Simon & Christian"
25 Sep
£20.00
"I think you have to do the Channel next !! Great effort Dave. Full respect."
24 Sep
£75.00
"Brave effort Dave, well done!"
24 Sep
£50.00
"Awesome!"
23 Sep
£50.00
No message
23 Sep
£50.00
"Well done, Dave!"
23 Sep
£10.00
"massive respect to you for putting yourself in danger to help others "
23 Sep
£25.00
"Well done Dave. Best wishes Gerry"
23 Sep
£25.00
"You continue to amaze me Dave!! Well done and thank you for raising funds to support this promising research x"
23 Sep
£30.00
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 t... "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"
22 Sep
£5.00
"Well done! "
22 Sep
£250.00
"This donation is in recognition of Helen's efforts of getting you into a wetsuit!"
22 Sep
£20.00
"Dave, you are an inspiration to us all & well done to Helen who was on wetsuit duties!!"
21 Sep
"Well done Dave - I couldn't do it xx"
21 Sep
£20.00
"You are an inspiration!! "
21 Sep
£50.00
"Dave you continue to be an inspiration to so many! Keep up the indomitable spirit and fight against this terrible disease."
21 Sep
£50.00
"Go for it Dave... shame that heat wave is over, eh!"
21 Sep
£2.00
No message
21 Sep
£50.00
"Float like a Setters!!! Enjoy Dave!"
21 Sep
£10.00
"Good luck & don't swallow! "
21 Sep
£10.00
No message
21 Sep
£50.00
"Chins above the water at all time! Well done. PTS "
21 Sep
"Good luck David!"
21 Sep
£150.00
David - we are in total admiration of your spirit and attitude and proud to be your friends. Good luck for the 'float' rather you ... "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"
21 Sep
£20.00
"Good luck Dave. I've no doubt that you'll succeed. Your drive and determination is quite amazing. Love Jackie and Andy x"
21 Sep
£10.00
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21 Sep
£10.00
"Your one amazing guy Dave, take good care xxxxx"
21 Sep
£20.00
"Have fun ???"
21 Sep
£20.00
"Best of luck - and to Helen wtih the wetsuit - bet the air is blue on that one"
21 Sep
£10.00
"Best wishes Dave and best of luck to Helen with the talcum powder!"
21 Sep
£50.00
"Best of luck Mr Setters. Enjoy yourself."
21 Sep
£100.00
"With loads of love from all at "Over The Rainbow xx "
21 Sep
£10.00
"Well done, Dave! Go rock the Docks, you star! xxx"
21 Sep
"Well done Dave xx"
20 Sep
£20.00
"You go Dave. Mighty proud of you hun xx "
20 Sep
£40.00
"Shiver my timbers Dave! Hope the wet suit is thick. Good luck from Amanda, Will and me."
20 Sep
£30.00
No message
20 Sep
£50.00
"Brilliant Dave- you are an inspiration! "
20 Sep
£20.00
"Dave - good luck mate. Brilliant "
20 Sep
£50.00
"you could have picked a sunny day! Sorry I won't be there in person to support you..... Belinda"
20 Sep
£10.00
"Good Luck David. "
20 Sep
£100.00
"Good luck from your friends at P&L. "
20 Sep
£10.00
No message
20 Sep
£20.00
"Mind the seagulls..."
19 Sep
"Wow, you are amazing!"
19 Sep
"Good luck Dave!"
19 Sep
£50.00
"Well done you!!"
19 Sep
£50.00
"My brother is worth a king's Ransom. So proud of him."