ENGLISH CHANNEL DISTANCE 33KM POOL SWIM!

Gulf for Good
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ENGLISH CHANNEL DISTANCE SWIM ATTEMPT

In aid of LEBANON (Lebanese Red Cross)


This weekend, long-term Dubai resident Martin Bond will attempt the pool swim of all pool swims - a 33km swim in Fit Republik’s pool here in Dubai!


33km represents the approximate distance of a Channel Swim from England to France! Why on earth…??? Martin had been part of a Channel Relay team which was scheduled to cross from Folkestone to Calais this summer, however COVID travel restrictions meant that the Channel attempt was cancelled. In its place, Martin has committed to a SOLO ATTEMPT at the Channel distance, swimming the 33km in the pool at Fit Republik in Sports City, Dubai.  


This is a huge endurance swim attempt, all in the name of a great cause. The charitable swim is held in association with local charity Gulf For Good, and the event is approved by the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department, Licence No. 3255.


Much-needed funds are being raised for Lebanon; specifically the Lebanese Red Cross through Gulf for Good, a Dubai based not for profit that implements sustainable projects in the developing world, taking people on adventure challenges to raise money to help make a real difference in the lives of underprivileged kids. Since 2001, Gulf for Good has organised over 87 challenges, with over 1545 participants, in 27 countries, in support of 61 children’s charities; raising over US$3.9 million, building schools, children’s homes, hospitals, and more, changing the lives of countless children around the world.


To learn more about Gulf for Good click here: Gulf for Good


It is expected to take Martin approximately 12 hours of swimming to complete the 33km, starting at 0530am and swimming through until the early evening.


Please give generously in support of this great cause - all funds, whatever amount, are much needed and greatly appreciated.


75% of funds raised go to the Lebanese Red Cross

15% of funds raised go to Gulf for Good (NPO in the UAE and registered UK charity) for their sustainability

10% of funds raised go to International Humanitarian City for their emergency response work

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Raised : 30,745.47AED
Raised 93%
Goal : 33,000.00AED

Created Sep 14, 2020

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  • Ben

    100AED
    05-Oct-2020

    Good work mate!

  • Jonny Edmondson

    96.58AED
    28-Sep-2020

  • Angelina Steinberg

    100AED
    28-Sep-2020

    Well done and good luck!

  • Tymek i Monia

    100AED
    27-Sep-2020

  • Andrew Murphy

    500AED
    27-Sep-2020

  • Marek Goczoł

    300AED
    27-Sep-2020

  • Russell and Val

    330AED
    26-Sep-2020

    Big well done mate, great achievement.

  • Scott Boswell

    100AED
    24-Sep-2020

  • Dhan Hirani

    200AED
    23-Sep-2020

  • Sheetal

    480AED
    22-Sep-2020

    Well done Habibty! Thank you!

  • Yuen Lui

    200AED
    22-Sep-2020

    Well done, Simon and all ??????

  • Nada Arabi Majdalani

    300AED
    21-Sep-2020

    I cannot thank you enough for your humongous efforts in helping Lebanese people. Go champ!

  • Andrew & Merle

    330AED
    21-Sep-2020

    Impressive. Very Impressive. X 33. I'll look out for you feet in the swim come 2022.

  • Cherine

    200AED
    20-Sep-2020

    Amazing! Well done ?

  • Mounia Bensouda

    367AED
    20-Sep-2020

    What an amazing accomplishment!!! Congratulations

  • Gavin Kwas

    250AED
    20-Sep-2020

    superb effort bondy. Pure class

  • Abdallah alireza

    500AED
    20-Sep-2020

  • John

    100AED
    20-Sep-2020

    Awesome effort.

  • Anonymous

    200AED
    20-Sep-2020

    Well done! Absolutely amazing! ???

  • Chris Dabell

    500AED
    20-Sep-2020

    Awesome effort Martin!

  • Paul Miles

    330AED
    20-Sep-2020

    Awesome achievement Bondy - congratulations!

  • M. Bitar

    100AED
    20-Sep-2020

  • Mikki Davies

    96AED
    20-Sep-2020

    Respect ✊

  • Rhonda Kotb

    100AED
    20-Sep-2020

  • Shaun Mullen

    100AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Well done mate. You’re totally bonkers but an inspiration

  • Rodrigo

    100AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Guy Coghlan

    110.1AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Deirdre casey

    500AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Well done Bondy. Super achievement

  • Freya Inston

    100AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Tricia Evans

    300AED
    19-Sep-2020

    So impressed Martin - good for you! x

  • Jason shilliday

    250AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Dean

    482.89AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Amazing effort

  • Anonymous

    500AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Niamh Albertyn

    500AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Huge congrats, great achievement

  • Jane Westley

    50AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Well done Martin!! Awesome effort. X

  • Nigel

    500AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Martin, keep on pushing the boundaries. Mental!

  • Jennifer DSouza

    100AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Super effort by our super hero! Well done Mr Bond! hugsx

  • Anonymous

    100AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Jordi BR

    300AED
    19-Sep-2020

    This is just an amazing initiative!! Will somehow try to push you through the water

  • Sadri Essafi

    100AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Katrin Wilke

    133AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Awesome achievement

  • Anonymous

    300AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Anonymous

    200AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Well done mate, we're all super proud of you.

  • Ossman Makkaoui

    367AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Anonymous

    500AED
    19-Sep-2020

    You’re truly amazing! Respect to you Martin

  • Jason Burke

    200AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Proud of you Martin!!!

  • Jo Carter

    96.58AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Good luck and we’ll done for not letting Covid stop you from doing something. Xx

  • Gaye Brodie

    200AED
    19-Sep-2020

  • Daniel Schwarz

    1000AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Don’t slack, Mr Bond! Go go

  • Mj & Jane

    600AED
    19-Sep-2020

    Be awesome always