Swimmers for Mental Health
Swimmers for Mental Health is a community united by a common goal - to raise money and awareness for Mental Health through sport.
Mental illness doesn't discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life and it's one of the great global challenges of our time.
If you wish to fundraise for Mental Health and help Black Dog understand the roots of Mental Illness through research, this is a great group for you.
Regardless of swimming ability or where you live, you are welcome in our team. Join us now and help us make a difference together.
Thanks, Andy Donaldson
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Anonymous
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Andrew Donaldson
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Alison Smith
A fabulous cause to support
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Tardis Group
A Great Goal Andy, All at Tardis Group wish you well and favourable conditions as you attempt this epic challenge.
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Josephine Mummery
Fiona - what a tremendous cause to swim for, and what an inspirational, determined and very wonderful person you are in taking on the oceans seven marathons and seeking to make a difference to people's lives. Fantastic swims so far and all the best for coming months to realise your goals xx
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Elena@eswim
Totally inspirational swimming and fundraising, Andy. Your passion is infectious and as a result you have so many people following your endeavours and willing you to succeed at every step of the way.
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Ruth Donaldson
Andrew, you've made your Mama so very proud of you with the way you use your talent and passion in swimming. Great courage is needed to take on this serious challenge; I really hope and pray that God will go before you and grant you His favour to accomplish your goal. May the purpose in raising awareness & funding for the Mental Health issues be achieved in a very generous response. Wish you all the very best for every swim you are going to undertake for the next 12 months. God bless you my precious son!
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Jackson, Sophie, And Finn
Keep up all the amazing work you are doing. It was such a privilege to swim with and support you across the Cook Straight
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Katy Welch
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Rhona Stapleton
Good luck with your Oceans Seven challenge. Rhona & John
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Roisin Tracey
What an epic challenge and a great charity to donate to. Good luck mate!! 🌊🏊🏼♂️
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Sarah, Robbie , Sam & Scout
Andy, all the best in achieving your Oceans 7 goal and Congrats on your Record breaking Cook Strait swim. Its been great meeting and swimming with you !
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Jeanette Hoogstad
Wow! Take care and all the best raising money for a very very important charity.
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Marnie Nolton
The Black Dog Institute is a terrific organization tackling mental health. It is incredible to watch you take on the Ocean Seven swims, as well as the training along the way. I love that you are reaching out to the communities around you when you (and Andy) are training and swimming). Best wishes for all your adventures!
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Golden Girls (aunty Lynne, Aunty Jean, Mama Bear)
Andrew, massive Congratulations to you & your incredible support crew on a World Record Swim across the Cook Strait on 6th March before midnight to 7th March early morning hours 2023. Only with God's Blessing & Favour, that cold night swim during spring tide could be accomplished in such a miraculously way, completed in 4:30:50 hrs. So, we give thanks, praise & honour to God Who made the Impossible became Possible.🙏☝😇 3 down & 4 more to go to Oceans 7. May God's blessing & favour will continue to follow you 'till the completion of Oceans Seven Channels Swim challenge is done . Our prayer will go with you dear Andrew. You are doing a great job for the good cause of raising awareness and funding for the Mental Health through Black Dog Institute. God bless you all 🙏
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Elaine &paddy Porteous
Best of luck Andy! What you are doing is a fantastic achievement and a great target to help a very important and deserving charity.
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Stu Clarke
Mate, you are absolute inspiration! If anyone can do this challenge, you can! You’ve got this!
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Pamela Wright
Congratulations Andy on such a fantastic achievement. Many more to come I am sure on your courageous adventure! Truly inspirational. Massive good luck for the rest of your swims!!
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Oliver & Mummy
You're my hero Andy! We're always with you and so proud of you. Your mini me Oliver & Mumny 🏊♂️💪🌟
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Gregory Family
Keep going Andy!!!
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Cj
Well done Andy! What an amazing swim! Best of luck for the rest of them! No doubt you will smash them all! x
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West Kilbride Friends
Such an Incredible work which we hope will inspire others!!! Andy Donaldson, you indeed have made West Kilbride, the little village where you grew up very proud of you. Congratulations on your New British Record swimming in English Channel on 07.08.2022, also for the 1st ever Scottish Male to swim solo in North Channel on 19.09.2022 with only shy of the World Record by 4 minutes. We wish you all the very best on the completion of your Oceans Seven Channels Swim Challenge for the next few months to come. May God continue to be with you and grant you favour to accomplish this great commission for the good cause of the Mental Health awareness and its funding too. God bless!
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Auntie L & Friends In Wkpc
Dearest Andrew, well done you!! I'm sure everyone feels the same, thats its a privilege to support you and your wonderful charity in whatever way we can. Teamwork!! Bless your heart❤️ Auntie L & friends xx
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Steve, Ingrid, Milla And Isaac Iaschi
1 down in record time!!! Can't wait to see what you do next!
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Nexia Perth
Keep up the great work Andy. This is the result of the gold coin donations from R U OK Day. Thank you for the presentation you sent through.
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Anonymous
May God be with you in this awesome challenge for very serious cause, Andrew. We will continue to support you in our prayers for the next 6 Oceans Channels to swim. Massive Congratulation on your 1st leg, English Channel with a New Brittish Record. We're very proud of you. God bless you!
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Peter Iancov
All the best Andy!
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Speed With Style
Keep up the amazing work Andy! You are an inspiration to us all. Looking forward to seeing how you go with the rest of your swims!
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Flash
Absolute LEGEND - keep up the good work :)
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Rachel Born
Congrats Andy! Keeping a close eye and a fantastic cause.
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Daniel And Louise
Well done Andy, already some incredible achievements this year. Go smash it! Just keep swimming.
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Anonymous
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Ian Gompertz
awesome achievement and a great cause, well done mate!
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Barney
A true inspiration mate, I see the hard work that you put in day in day out am have every confidence you'll achieve your goal. you've got this!
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The Deans
Hope this experience is heaps of fun for you Andy. You are a true champion.
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Brian O'sullivan
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Jensen Family
Good on you! Such a worthy cause. Goodluck 💪
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Ben Lavigne
I really enjoyed swimming with you today Andy. What a great cause to be supporting. All the best for the Cook Straight. Ben
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Anonymous
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Ben Brackenbury
Absolute hero - good luck mate!
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Lauriston
Andy, Super excited to follow your swims. Absolutely amazing. All the very best. Jo and Nigel 🥰
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William Clayton
Great achievement Andy and our best wishes for the remaining challenge.
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Suzanna Olsen
The profound impact of your journey so far and to come is immeasurable and incredibly moving. Keep at it; the world is seeing you!
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Kaylene Bozich
Truly inspirational!
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Gráinne
Amazing to spend time with you and be a small part of the journey!
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Tim Edwards
Go Andy! Absolute Legend
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Lisa & Eva Macgregor
Go Andy.
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Steve Sammut
Hats off Andy.
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Dade Fletcher
Good luck Andy!
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Brendan
Keep up the great work mate 💪
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Jenny Kendall
Go Fi, you are doing an amazing job
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Sam Sheppard
Killing it mate; you're inspiring me to want to get back in the water. One swim down, six to go
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Sue & Steve Mellsop
Have no doubt you'll do your utmost to achieve your goals. It was great having you join our wee group this morning
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Christine Cornford
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Poonam Di Iorio
All the best Andy! Good on you!
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Breakwaterbill
Ever swimming in the Boston MA USA area let me know and happy to paddle for you!
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Anonymous
Couldn't think of a more worthy cause to do all these crazy swims for. All the best Andy!
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Julian Mills
A modest challenge indeed
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Aaron Maxwell
Great cause and inspirational swim challenge Andy!
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Andrew Kindness
What an inspirational challenge mate. You've come a long way from early morning swimming at vikingar. Totally believe you're crazy enough to do it! A great cause to do it for too. Wish you all the best 🙂
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Sandra Teagle
Best of luck Andy, Both my sons have suffered and luckily I still have them and they are moving forward with their lives and not letting this beat them, but it is by no means easy, just like the swims. You are a great swimmer which is half the battle to achieve this challenge and when you hit the wall find strength from remembering those you are helping. Regards Sandra (1 x Rotto solo swim 2006)
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Mal James Di Giulio
Hey Andy... great work mate.
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Becca And Praz
Amazing swimmer and all round wonderful person. Looking forward to following you on your journey (and maybe even watching some of the swims..) We love you Andy! Becca and praz xx
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Joan Young
Best wishes from your very proud Auntie Joan
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Alison Kindness
So proud of you Andy. Stay safe and keep away from the jellyfish😀
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Leith Weston-mckerracher
Hi Andy, I truly admire your passion and how your strengths and personal dedication are inspiring you to mentally focus on these phenomenal achievements. You are such a genuine and kind individual who is shining this bright light in acknowledging the importance of our mental health today, so thank you! 🤩
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Claire
To the greatest swimming legend I’ve had the privilege of knowing - good luck with the channel crossing next week - you will be amazing 😍
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Ally & Rob Evernden
Well done Andy, you are such an inspiration, I admire your drive, passion and commitment and wish you all the very best in your quest and hope you reach your fund raising goal for such a worthy cause 🏊♂️ 💪 🙌💗
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Lauren Nolan
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Greg Johnson
Can’t wait to see this journey . Epic and just a pleasure to watch you swim.
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Pat Hulsman
Inspiring and selfless. Good luck
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Natalie Taylor
Look forward to following your progress from the comfort of my sofa ;-) Great cause, and you've totally got this 👍
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Grant Cheshire
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Nicky, Pete, Jemma And Kalani Scott
Very inspiring, Andy! And such a great cause to motivate you along the way. Have fun and we look forward to following your progress xxx
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Euan Mcmillan
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Kelly Rasmusen
Best of luck Andy! 💪🏼
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Carri Forrester
Just Keep Swimming ......
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Nat & Jimmy
Hell yes Andy doing this for the MOST important cause. Absolutely love your work 💖
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Mick, Matt, Ben And Big Shazza
Good on you Andy. Rip in!
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Kenny Malloy
Hi Andy, Great cause 👏 I've had my own troubles with mental health , along with an estimated 800million people right this instant ...every stroke you take is a blow against the stigma and a loving arm up for all.....good luck 💪
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Gordon Hay
Go Amdy!
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Meredie Rose
Good on you Andy !
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Momoe Archbold
Keep smashing it
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David Rose
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Jenna Liddle
All the best Andy!
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Linda Welsh
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Anne Mcgimpsey
You pair are amazing! ☀️
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Penni Keulemans
What an amazing cause. Go Andy.
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Em Chetwin
Get after it Andy!
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Valerie Potts
Very impressive effort! I hope you reach your goal!
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Doug Russell
Kick it in the heid big man! And a damn fine cause and all.
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Rob And Bex Hillis
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The Czaplinski/skas
Good luck Andy Your someone to look up to in and out the water Look forward to following your journey
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Ingrid Iaschi
You are an inspiration Andy! Can’t wait to see you accomplish this awesome feat for such a worthy cause 💙
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Meg Ferraz
absolute legend!
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Caroline Batten
Good luck with the amazing challenge. Such a good cause to raise money for. Hope to meet you one day. From Caroline and Tim Batten (Cammie’s parents)
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Barbara Roger & River
Wish you all the best on this huge journey!
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Carla Duncan
Very inspiring Andy and an incredible challenge to undertake. Perth City will be cheering you on
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Andrew Hunter
Good luck! This is an incredible challenge for a fantastic cause! May the weather and tides be kind to you!
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Rylan Fabrici
You the man Andy! Keep making me look pedestrianly slow in the pool.
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Sophie Dean
Good Luck Andy! Such an inspiring adventure for a great cause
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Ruairidh Wilson
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Sian Dawson
I’m in awe, so amazing to be doing what you’re doing both physically and mentally, and then to be raising all this money and awareness too. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
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Julie Pham
Good Luck Andy!
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May Hillis
An absolutely amazing challenge and a great cause you’re supporting. Wishing you all the best on your journey and stay safe!
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Rebecca Smith
Great to hear you in church today! An inspirational challenge.
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Sheila (friend Of Ruth)
Wonderful Challenge - look forward to your arrival in August in Scotland
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Andy Hodkinson
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Nedra Vandendriesen
Keep going Andy !- Inspired and thrilled to see you doing well ..Spreading the word to get you more sponsors …..
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Anonymous
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Natsaha Alexandra
Good luck Andy!
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Cooper Family
Super proud of you Andy - what a wonderful cause you are swimming for. We will all be watching your progress and cheering you on!
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Lachlan Clinch
Swim hard mate
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Frank Van Rooyen
Good Luck Andy!
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Cindy & Shaun Jessop
You’re an amazing human being Andy, raising money for an amazing cause. You’re going to be awesome!
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Jaime Bowler
Go Andy!!!
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Nick Green
You are going to smash it!
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Callum Hillicks
Great work IBN!
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Cam
Amazing work Andy, inspiring so many and for such a great cause!
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Morag Daly
Absolutely amazed by what you are doing. Wishing you all the best and we will be following you on each swim.
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Bryan Connarty
What an amazing job Andy for a worthy cause. Truely inspiring. 🌊🏊♂️
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Wellness Clinic
Good luck!
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Andrew Lambert
Good luck Andy!
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Brian And Deirdre Murray
We are so impressed that you are doing this challenge Andy. We will be praying that God will keep you safe and well and will be following your progress eagerly! 🙏❤️
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Jen (alexis’ Mum)
Very worthwhile project Andrew. I wish you fair winds. From someone who appreciates the healing power of cold water swimming.
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Iona Mclachlan
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The Sinking Scotsman
Good luck Andy!
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Christine Freek
Amazing work Andy, such a great thing to do! Best of luck, and enjoy the whole experience!
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Anne Mummery
Great work Fiona, so proud of you. I look forward to seeing you complete all 7 open water swims! Xx
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Laura Tavernor
Amazing! A little bit colder than the Rotto swim! Congratulations
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Bill
Swim away mate
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Kon Stergiou
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Paul Bruce
Incredible challenge, incredible swims, amazing cause - Best Of Luck x7 !!!
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Craig Macpherson
Go Andrew!
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Stergiou
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Edward Byrne
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Ruairidh Wilson
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Brian Church
Awsome cause wish Andrew all the best.
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Cam
Great work Andy - nice to meet you on the beach this morning. Keep pushing!!!
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Maria Van Der Plas
ANDY!!! Wishing you a fantastic journey and swims that are looming on your horizon… finally, it’s here! Enjoy your amazing feat… and can’t wait to hear about the progress! 🥰
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Bill And Robyn Richmond
Happy swimming Andy. Great charity to support
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Fergus Mccarroll
Good luck, and great to meet you at Matt & AR's wedding. Wanted to throw you a (very) small donation, but I guess every little counts....
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Claudette :)
Lovely to meet you mate, you really are an inspiration!!! If I can help in any way let me know, will try to get you some sponsorship contacts. Defo the most interesting career choice and sport hobbies of anyone I have met in 6 years of travelling. Now off to do some weight training as struggled to carry you bag for 2 minutes haha
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Catherine Hodkinson
Wonderful to follow your achievements, we are cheering for you from our warm and dry homes xxx
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Kelly Dudgeon
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Emma Yeomans
Amazing challenge! Best of luck!
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Nye Levett
Congratulations on your channel swim mate. Thanks for your advice. Good luck with your next 6 swims!
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Emily Mcqueen
Such an amazing initiative! Best of luck x
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Chris
Amazing challenge and effort, Andy, and a great cause. Best of luck today!
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Heath
Good on you Andy!!
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Julie & Tony Boxsell
Go Andy Go! Just don't get swept to Antartica. Stay safe!
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Fiona Andrews
What an incredible challenge, and what an inspiration you are to others, I know you will smash it! Good luck and stay safe 🙂 feel proud to call you a former teammate!
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Irene Donnelly
Brilliant swim for an amazing cause Andy.
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Alison Mccallum
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Anonymous
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Mark Kwek
Good luck Andy!
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Wendy Davies
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Jason Mccormack
Godspeed
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Julie & Tony Boxsell
All the best Andy!
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Scott Collin
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Anonymous
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Kelley Schall
Hi! I am also a marathon swimmer and mental health advocate. I also struggled with severe depression and overcame a lot to bounce back and accomplish my swimming goals. Thank you for doing what you’re doing, and sharing your story!!!! Best wishes on your swims!
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Neil Theobald
Good luck!
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Zoe
Amazing charity and amazing swimming. I’ll be waving your flag. Hope things goe really well for you!
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@road2oceansseven
Hey Andy. Great cause with the mental health. 👍🏻 You seem like a very likeable person. I'm looking forward to see more from you. All the best 🙌 Chris
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Niriana Murray
Amazing to see you doing so well. Good luck! And keep at it 👏🏼
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Lauren Burgwyn
Good luck Andy!
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Jonathan Haines
All the best Andy! What a brilliant goal and well done on raising funds for such a worthwhile cause. Just brilliant! Go Andy go!
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Ana Perez
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Larry Freilich
Read the BBC article about your NZ swim! You’re amazing, and your philanthropy is admirable. Motivated us to donate to the good cause you champion.
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