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One Show presenter Christine Bleakley sets off on cross-Channel waterski attempt

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 08:00, 12 March 2010

Updated: 16:06, 02 May 2019

Audio: Hear Christine
Bleakley speak of her preparation - and fear - ahead of her
waterski bid

Christine said she was inspired to take up the challenge
after visiting Uganda last year and meeting a family whose mother
had died of aids.

She said: "At the age of 13, the oldest daughter had become the
sole carer of herself and her five brothers and sisters, living in
a hut."

Christine Bleakley on the beach at Dover: Picture Jason Roberts
Christine Bleakley at Dover, picture Jason Roberts
Christine Bleakley at Dover, picture Jason Roberts
Christine Bleakley at Dover, picture Jason Roberts
Adrian Chiles on Christine Bleakley's support boat: Picture Jason Roberts
Christine Bleakley sets off from Dover: Picture Jason Roberts
Christine Bleakley sets off from Dover: Picture Jason Roberts

She's being trained by Professor Greg Whyte, who also
trained comedian David Walliams for his successful Channel swim,
also for Sport Relief, in July 2006.

People can support her challenge by donating via the Sport Relief
website.

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