On the first spring tide in July (11th-18th) this year we aim to swim non-stop and unaided across the English Channel, entering at Dover and emerging (hopefully) close to Calais. True to the traditional approach we will swim in trunks, use duck fat to keep warm and rely on a pilot boat to guide us through two of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
One of our main motivations for this swim is to raise money for the Womens and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF), which raise vital funds for equipment, new initiatives and provide support to facilitate essential research studies into women and infants health at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH).
The neonatal research unit at KEMH, which receive support from WIRF, is particularly close to our hearts. This unit center provided intensive care for Scott and Caitlin\'s (beautiful and now 3 year old) daughter Holly when she was born premature at only 23 weeks and 5 days gestation. Mike’s sister and Travers’ mum are also undertaking PhD projects connected with the neonatal clinic.
To learn more about the swim and our team please visit our site at http://aussieenglishchannelswim2010.blogspot.com/
Thank you Hsien Chan, Scott Draper, Eric Knight, Travers McLeod, Michael Molinari, Laith Tapper
Women & Infants Research Foundation at King Edward Memorial Hospital (WIRF)
The Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) is Western Australia's leading community-based research organisation dedicated to the fields of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Medicine.
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Scott Draper
Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM
Wed, 4 Aug 2010
J.
$ 20
Tue, 3 Aug 2010
Anonymous
$ 20
Tue, 3 Aug 2010
Jill and Steve
$ 100
Well done! A great effort, it looked so far on the ferry.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010
Dougal Coates
$ 50
Fri, 23 Jul 2010
Anonymous
$ 50
Fri, 23 Jul 2010
Rowan McRae
$ 40
Thu, 22 Jul 2010
Anne-Marie Haywood
$ 100
Fantastic achievement Travers. You and your fellow team members have achieved an amazing feat and we are very proud of you all. Love from the Haywoods xxx
Sat, 17 Jul 2010
Dawne Horrex
$ 200
Best wishes Travers and friends. I'm late donating so maybe you have already achieved the crossing. Hope it all goes well.
With love,
Dawne and Andrew Horrex
Fri, 16 Jul 2010
Sophie Dickson
$ 50
Good luck Scott and co.
Thu, 15 Jul 2010
Mike Thunder
$ 20
Keep warm fellas
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Well done! A great effort, it looked so far on the ferry.