{"id":449,"date":"2010-08-11T17:08:22","date_gmt":"2010-08-11T17:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?449"},"modified":"2010-08-11T17:08:22","modified_gmt":"2010-08-11T17:08:22","slug":"charity-fundraiser-to-kayak-the-english-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/charity-fundraiser-to-kayak-the-english-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"Charity fundraiser to kayak the English Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A 22-year-old daredevil is hoping to show his support for British troops by undertaking a voyage across the English Channel.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Du&rsquo;Mont wants to generate funds for Help for Heroes by making the trip between Dover and Calais by kayak, the Coventry Telegraph reports.<\/p>\n<p>He is looking to raise at least &pound;1,500 for the cause by tackling the 23-mile journey.<\/p>\n<p>The escapade is to be filmed by Mr Du&rsquo;Mont&rsquo;s friend Stuart Kettell, who will be travelling alongside his pal 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