SWIMATHON 2008

The Rotary Club of Milton Keynes held its annual Swimathon at Stantonbury Leisure Centre pool, on Saturday 8th March 2008.

A total of 47 teams, with 212 swimmers swam 5499 lenths during the day.

Together they pledged a total of over £16,500 (Plus Gift Aid)

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Swimmers ariving at reception

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Rtn Bill Blyth introduces the event

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The DG Brian Doggrell starts it off. (With President Cecil Macaulay)

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The real swimming takes place

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Members of 'Bletchley Rotary Juniors'

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The Mayor, (with WNAA) and the 'Two Mayors', again!

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The 6 Scout Teams arrive!

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The MIlton Keynes 'Dead Duck' team members

 

The likely beneficiaries from the 2008 Swimathon are:

Willen Hospice

MK Multiple Sclerosis Society (Swim Club)

Kids Out

Centre for Health, Healing and Counselling

HOMSA

Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance

MacMillan Cancer Care

Other Charities supported by Rotary International

JRBS 12 March 2008