Swim for shoes
Swim for Shoes. 2014/15 the annual event to swim or paddle in the Atlantic Ocean has, this
year, so far raised over 1000 Euros for new shoes for children in care.
Many congratulations and thanks to all
those who participated.
This year's events
had, for the first time, the support of Events Organiser - Portugal4U www.portugal4U.pt and the Albufeira Surf
Clube - who added greatly to the excitement by arriving by sea.
The weather was perfect for both of the
events, one on Christmas day, and the second on New Year's day, blue
skies and high temperatures, and the sea calm.
The money will be used to buy shoes during the year for the teenagers. It will be divided between A Gaivota, Santa Casa in Albufeira and Espaço Amigos in Armação de Pêra. Each child at school needs a pair of trainers and plimsolls.
Certificates were awarded to all those who got wet and everyone enjoyed a "Hot Chocolate " in the Holiday Inn Algarve bar afterwards.
A big thank you to everyone who took
part, those who watched, the media for helping with the publicity, Dave
Sheldrake (http://davesheldrakephotography.com/) and
Diogo Correia https://www.facebook.com/diogo10 for
photographing the two events and to everyone who donated so generously.
More photos at:-
Christmas
Day
New Years Day
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