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What is The Big Swim?
It's a sponsored swim with a purpose. Set your swimming goal, rally your friends and family for support, and gear up to hit the pool. (Ages 16+ only)
Date & Time: 2 PM on Sunday 1st October, 2023
Location: Your local participating pool - Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge or Todmorden
Choose your challenge: 100m, 400m, 800m, 1 mile - or set your own target for an extra challenge
Registration: £15
What you'll get: A nifty fundraising pack, custom swim cap and a medal upon completion - plus, our team of staff and volunteers are here to encourage you along the way!
Nikki's Story:
Nikki is the inspiration behind the Big Swim! She has taken on 3 swimming challenges so far for Healthy Minds, increasing the distance each time. Last year, Nikki & Kath swam an incredible 2,500 meters to raise money for our work.
Here's what Nikki had to say:
"Healthy Minds has completely turned my life around. I have always loved swimming and even more so now, as ill health and mobility issues have taken their toll. Swimming gives me freedom of movement and is great for my mental health.
Healthy Minds have been a life changer and now I want to give something back. I want to try and raise some funds for this special and worthy charity. I can't walk far, and I definitely can't run a marathon, but what I can do is challenge myself to a swim!"