<div>A Historic Challenge - English Channel Swim
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<div>10 August 2024
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<div>Gerrard Gosens is set to become the first totally blind person to conquer the daunting 34+ km swim from Dover to Cape Gris-Nez. Battling the cold and unpredictable waters of the English Channel, Gerrard faces not only the rough conditions but also the need to swim in synchronization with a guide-swimmer by his side. His remarkable journey is driven by a profound motivation to inspire others to pursue their own dreams.
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<div>Fewer than 2000 individuals have triumphed over the grueling 34km swim from England to France since the first successful attempt in 1875. Remarkably, more people have scaled Mount Everest than swum across the English Channel. Gerrard Gosens, having climbed Mt. Everest, has now set his sights on conquering another extraordinary feat - the English Channel swim. The swim will be monitored by the Channel Swimming Association and can be tracked in real-time.
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<div><a href="https://www.channelswimmingassociation.com/tracking" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.channelswimmingassociation.com/tracking" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.channelswimmingassociation.com/tracking</a></a>
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<div><strong>SWIMMING TO SUPPORT GREAT DREAMS</strong>
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<div>Gerrard firmly believes in the power of seizing opportunities and embracing challenges, a belief that aligns perfectly with his chosen charity, Great Dreams.
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<div>This GoFundMe Page has been set up with Gerrard and Great Dreams to raise much needed funds to support their program and to continue to make invaluable impact in lives of young people in our communities.
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<div><strong>WHO IS GREAT DREAMS?</strong>
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<div>Great Dreams was established in 2022 and empowers young individuals between the ages of 10 and 18 years to pursue opportunities in the arts, sports, and various other fields by providing financial support and pathways to success.
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<div>A dedicated and passionate volunteer committee of experienced professionals manage the scholarship program. Each application undergoes a thorough assessment process by an independent committee, which includes seeking additional information from referees and relevant service providers. Successful applicants are assigned a mentor who offers ongoing support and accountability in their journey towards achieving their dreams.
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<div><a href="https://www.greatdreams.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Great Dreams Website</a>
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