Charlotte's AMAZING shark swim

Dear friends,

On July 28th 2012 I will be making the ultimate escape by attempting the scarily named ALCATRAZ SHARKSWIM - a 2.4km (1.5mile) slog of a swim from San Francisco's infamous island prison to the Bay.

I'm not going to lie - I am TERRIFIED of sharks, I'm intimidated by the distance, the cold and the currents and I'm horrified by the way people wince when I tell them what I am planning.

Recently I have confided in several friends about my shark-related anxiety. “It will be OK,” one said. “If a shark is coming you’ll hear the music.” Gulp. 

Another pointed out that statistically I am more likely to be killed by a flowerpot falling off a windowsill as I stroll down the street. A week later I was stood at the bus stop in Clovelly when an aeriel fell off a rooftop and almost maimed me. I don’t know if this is a good or bad omen. I am still terrified of sharks. 

I am presently building up my endurance swimming for an hour several days a week and talking to more experienced swimmers who are recommending streamlined wetsuits, anti-chafe creams (yikes) and shark repellent sprays (too bad those don't exist).

So what I really need is lots of moral support/peer pressure. If YOU sponsor me then there is NO WAY I can chicken out before the big day and you will help me raise at least $1000 for the Amazing People Project.

The Amazing People Project is a campaign encouraging 250 people, to raise $250,000 over 250 days by doing something ‘amazing’ for themselves whilst doing something ‘amazing’ for others.  This money will go to our five chosen charities; The Smile Foundation, The Blackdog Institute, The McGrath Foundation, MS Research, Australia and Ozharvest.  By raising $50,000 for each of these charities we will be making an amazing difference to many people in our community.

And you can be amazing by making a donation - click on Donate Now! 

To achieve my $1000, I need your help.  Please sponsor me by clicking on Donate Now (right).  All money raised will be distributed evenly amongst five amazing charities.

Thanks for your interest, and don’t forget you too can join the cause!

Be part of this amazing event!

Visit www.theamazingpeopleproject.com

Click here to register now!