Sponsored Swim 2012

This weekend I did a sponsored swim (an hour and a half long) to raise money for DogsTrust, which is an organisation in the U.K. that saves abandoned and abused dogs and finds them new homes, etc. I did this event with my friend Lucie on Sunday morning.

DogsTrust Logo

Over the past week I got people to sponsor me (per lap or total amounts), and now we just have to collect the money! I swam 140 laps today, and I will receive around 51,550 ksh. Together with Lucie's money we have about 66,500 shillings! 

It was really awesome swimming laps for a good cause, each length I did brought me new determination. It was a really sunny day, and having Lucie there made it more casual and fun. By the end of the time my muscles were aching, but I had a smile on my face. I had done it!

Me and Lucie jump into the pool after a long swim

Me diving into the pool

I'm really excited to donate this money to DogsTrust. I think that we have a real chance of making a difference for these innocent animals, and I feel great knowing that I've achieved this.

This experience taught me a lot about the fact that I can make a difference for these dogs, and that I don't have to have anything too expensive or fancy to do it with. All I need are some goggles and a swimsuit and I can make change. 

I can change the world, and I will.
One step at a time.