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Swimming In Silence

I am Micki Poole. I attempted to cross the Anacapa Channel in early September 2014.  I would have continued my attempt but I was pulled at mark approx 4.4 mile due to shivering from the cold water.  I am currently training for the next 7-8 months.  I was born deaf.  I can do anything but hear.  Since I saw Mark Spitz swimming the butterfly event in the Olympics Trial in 1972, I started swimming on a team for many years round.  I cannot live without water because I'm fond of swimming.  Swimming is my life.  I continue swimming until I reach the age of 100 hopefully.  My favorite quote is "The water is your friend....you don't have to fight with water, just share the same spirit as the water, and it will help you move."  I am not giving up and want to return to do 2nd attempt again because my goal is that if I make the 12.4 miles, I will be the first deaf swimmer in the Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association history to accomplish this channel.



I am asking you to help me raise funds for a boat, hotel for crew, food for crew, and interpreting service.  I already spent over $2,000 for all of them by myself.  For all who can contribute, even $5, $10, or more.  THANK YOU.

Organizer

Michelle Poole
Organizer
Greeley, CO

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