Roger, 70, is out to become oldest Channel swimmer

RETIRED surgeon Roger Allsopp is hoping to become the oldest person to swim the Channel.

He completed the challenge in 2006 and now, at the age of 70, he is planning to do it again to raise money for Hope for Guernsey, of which he is chairman. He plans to complete his swim in July or August this year.

Moved by his story, Healthspan chairman Derek Coates offered to help Mr Allsopp reach his £750,000 target through fund-raising by staff and customers. But he has also donated £250,000 personally towards it.

The money will be used to purchase new technology that will speed up the medical research that Hope supports at Southampton General Hospital. (from GEP)

A caring and able surgeon when in practice and still caring.Good Luck!