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 Charity guaranteed places are available for this event - the charity allocates you one of their 'guaranteed' places in return for you raising an agreed sponsorship amount. Browse the list of charities below - look for the  Guaranteed places logo and then use the 'Request information pack' link to get more details from the charity.
Arthritis Research UK
Guaranteed places
All of our 'Team A' swimmers get:
- An official fundraising pack giving tips and advice on mustering those funds.
- Top nutritional and health advice to make sure you’re ready for the big day.
- An Arthritis Research UK T-Shirt.
- Unlimited support from the Arthritis Research UK Sports Events team. (207711)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions
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Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is dedicated to saving lives by finding the causes of breast cancer and improving detection, diagnosis and treatment and services. Join Breakthrough’s swimming team at the British Gas Great North Swim - and we will support you every step of the way, helping you to reach your fundraising target and making sure you have a brilliant experience. (1062636/SC039058)
Category: Medical & health - cancer
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British Red Cross
Guaranteed places
Why swim with the Red Cross?
By swimming for the Red Cross, you will be helping people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.
You will also receive:
- dedicated support including training plans and nutritional advice
- a fundraising pack, full of tips and advice to help you reach your sponsorship target
- professional one-to-one help.
Entries for the 2011 event filled within six weeks, so request an information pack today to secure your place through us... (220949)
Category: International aid - general
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CLIC Sargent
Guaranteed places
CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. We provide clinical, practical and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. Fundraising incentives with CLIC Sargent: Send in the minimum sponsorship by 8 June and receive an exclusive CLIC Sargent medal! (1107328)
Category: Children's - health
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Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Guaranteed places
Cystic Fibrosis is one of the UK's most common life-threatening inherited diseases. It affects over 9,000 youngsters, clogging vital organs with thick sticky mucus. There is presently no cure. We are the UK’s only national charity working for families with CF and to find a cure. (1079049)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions
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Sense
Guaranteed places
Sense has guaranteed entries in the swim and would love to have you on board! Our expert National Events Team is on hand to offer you an unrivalled support package, which includes: Unlimited support, advice and guidance; A fundraising pack crammed full of ideas to help you smash your targets; Support on your BIG DAY! (289868)
Category: Disability - general
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Spinal Injuries Association
Guaranteed places
SIA is the national organisation of the UK's 40,000 spinal cord injured people. SIA provides a helpline, conducts research, campaigns and offers a peer advice network, a link Scheme and a website. SIA believes that life needn't stop when you're paralysed. SIA guaranteed entries have now opened! A registration fee of £30 will secure your place in this popular event. (1054097)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions
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| Event details
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| Activities: |
 Swimming - 1 miles |
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| Location: |
Low Wood Bay Hotel and Marina
Windermere
Cumbria
UK
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| Route: |
1 lap |
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Lake |
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| Entry limit: |
10000 |
| Age limit: |
No restrictions |
| Team entries: |
None |
| Prizes: |
T-shirt, Momento |
| Facilities: |
Toilets, Changing, Parking, Refreshments |
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| The UK's biggest outdoor swimming event – now taking place over 3 days.
A one-mile outdoor swim in beautiful Windermere, Cumbria.
Brilliant challenge for all swimming abilities, from first timers to Olympic champions.
Experience the thrill of open-water swimming, safe in the knowledge expert kayakers and safety boats are with you every stroke of the way.
Watch some of the world’s top swimmers go head-to-head in the elite races.
Highlights to be shown on TV.
Wetsuit only event. |
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| Entry fees: |
£38.00
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£38.00
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Entry details & enquiries
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| Over 7,000 swimmers have already entered the 2012 British Gas Great North Swim. We can now announce that the 2012 two mile and half mile waves have reached full capacity. You can also obtain a guaranteed place with one of these charities. |
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