Thank you very much for visiting my fundraising page, further details about why I embarked on this challenge are listed below but I will post all updates at the top of this page so check back again soon for progress reports, 

Ellen x

Welcome to my Just Giving page for Cancer Research U.K.

Initially my target was simple.... swim across the English Channel and raise £10,000 for Cancer Research UK!

I am now a couple of years in and have had the stark realisation that this challenge is not as simple as I had first envisaged....

So a new plan is born...

I am still planning to swim across the English Channel (when I have time and money to afford to attempt this truly difficult challenge!), however I want some mini targets to achieve along the way, to keep me motivated and to show you wonderful people who are helping me to fund-raise that I am working hard!

I have designed a new fundraising board with the following 'mini-challenges'

1. Climb Scafell Pike

2. Climb Mt Snowdon

3. Climb Ben Nevis

4. Run 10km - completed 25 March 2014

5. Run a half marathon

6. Run a marathon

7. Swim 3 miles in open water - completed 15 June 2014

8. Swim 6 hours in open water

9. Swim 10.5 miles in open water (one way windermere)

10. Swim the English Channel in a relay team

11. SWIM THE ENGLISH CHANNEL IN A SOLO ATTEMPT

Why do I do it? Cancer Research U.K is a good enough reason by itself. We all know people who have suffered as a result of the disease, and money is needed to fund the vital research that will inevitably one day beat it. In particular the inspiration for this event came from my cousin who sadly lost her battle with cancer. This is for everyone, those who survive, those who sadly don't, and the families and friends who are all deeply affected by this savage disease! 

 I want you to get to know me and follow my journey from non-runner and occasional swimmer to marathon runner and channel swimmer! 

Please search for 'Elle Swims 4 Hope' on FB and @EL_Swim_4_Hope on twitter and follow my training (the good and the not so good!)

It's going to be hard work. Please follow and support me :)

And remember, after all else is gone, there is always hope!

Ellen Swims 4 Hope

Ellen Williams x