Martha McGuinness

Martha's London landmarks half for Likkle Swimmers

Fundraising for Likkle Swimmers
£490
raised of £375 target
by 16 supporters
Event: London Landmarks Half Marathon 2024, on 7 April 2024
Likkle Swimmers

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We are teaching Jamaican families to swim to improve water safety in Treasure Beach

Story

Hi everyone, I'm honoured to be running the London Landmarks half marathon in April 2024 to raise money for a friends charity: Likkle Swimmers. Likkle Swimmers is an incredible charity teaching children and adults to swim for FREE in the fishing village of Treasure Beach, Jamaica. I would be so so grateful for any donations :heart: Hopefully they’ll give me the push when my legs can’t!!

Likkle Swimmers story:

In May 2014, a 4 year old boy was pulled out to sea in Treasure beach by a riptide; his father swam out and saved his life, but then tragically drowned before their eyes. Since then others have also lost their lives due to drowning accidents. Charlotte became very close to the family and the community out there, and decided to do something about it. So her aim is to change this and to give the children an opportunity to learn a new skill, and gain confidence which in turn will hopefully save lives and provide jobs in the community of Treasure beach.

About the charity

Likkle Swimmers

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RCN 1170956
In May 2014, a 4 year old boy was pulled out to sea by a riptide; his father swam out and saved his life, but then tragically drowned before their eyes. We have discovered that so few of the children can swim, because they are surrounded by fear and no access to lessons and we want to change this.

Donation summary

Total raised
£490.00
+ £107.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£490.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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