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MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL SWIM RAISES OVER £150,000 FOR CHARITY

Everton and England footballer congratulated James Whittaker, development director of Peel Holdings on completion of ‘The Ocean Gateway Challenge’, a world first 36-mile charity swim along the entire length of The Manchester Ship Canal.

The Challenge launched a £50 billion regeneration of the Manchester Ship Canal corridor and Liverpool Estuary areas, but more importantly raised over £150,000 for Peel’s chosen charity for 2008, The New Children’s Hospital Appeal.

James Whittaker, said: “I would just like to thank the whole team for their combined efforts in the Ocean Gateway Challenge success. The 36 mile swim was tough, but I am elated to have completed The Challenge and raised money for The New Children’s Hospital Appeal.”

New Children’s Hospital Appeal patron, Phillip Neville, added: “On behalf of the Appeal I would like to thank James, all The Ocean Gateway Challenge Team and all our sponsors for a super human effort and an amazing result in raising over £150,000.”

Click Here to read a diary from the challenge.