Alex Fowler: Great North Swim Challenge

There is a touch of summer in the air which is providing me with some relief as I set about a sporting challenge with a twist! On 15th June, I will be taking the plunge for a 1 mile swim. The twist is that this swim will not be in the calm crystal waters of Gosforth pool, but the altogether chillier venue of Lake Windermere!

I’m currently in training mode, not just for the swim but also the important (and more challenging task for those who know me well) of bulking up to avoid any core body temperature loss!

Given the above, I’m hoping you will feel compelled to support me. But not in the usual way - I’m covering the financial side of this challenge myself. Instead, I’m hoping you may enter with me into the spirit of sustainability by making a pledge through the http://www.thedonation.org.uk website. The DoNation works much like other online sponsorship tools, but with one major difference: no money is involved. People donate by doing.

Why not take a look and make a pledge in support of sustainability – it will inspire me on my swimming adventures! Thank you in advance.

Yes, I'm asking you to sponsor me... But no, I'm not asking you to give me your change: I'm asking you to create change.

The DoNation is all about creating a more sustainable world, about protecting the environment on which our livelihoods depend. And the environment needs our action more than it needs our cash.

HOW IT WORKS:
Browse the DoActions and find one (or more) that suits you, then make your pledge(s). Some are really easy; others take a bit more effort.

You only pledge to do your chosen action for two months and all the information you need is provided here on The DoNation, making it really easy to complete. You'll receive a few helpful reminders and then at the end of the two months you'll be asked to confirm how you got on.

So please, get doing!

Thank you!!