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Volunteers Laurie, Addy, Zoe, Tim, Mark and Roberta generously give their time each week to help disabled Londoners experience the physical, mental and social benefits of swimming. In June, they’ll be joined by Laurie’s dad, Nick, to take on an extraordinary 24-hour wild swimming relay to raise funds for WeSwim. Their efforts will help us continue supporting disabled swimmers like Yanita, creating more opportunities for confidence, connection and belonging in the water.
Meet Yanita
Yanita has Ataxia - a condition that affects her balance and coordination, which makes mainstream swimming sessions really difficult - there just isn't the individual support she needs.
WeSwim isn't just a swimming club to me. It's where I've built confidence, found something great for my health, and met people who make me smile every single session.
The volunteers are incredible - patient, encouraging, and they genuinely care. They cheered me on from day one, when I had zero confidence, and they're still cheering now.
And then there's the community. The other swimmers, the atmosphere, and the way everyone supports each other. It's a place where you feel safe to try, to struggle, and to grow.
Why your support matters
At WeSwim, we create safe, inclusive spaces where disabled adults can swim with one-to-one volunteer support—building confidence, improving wellbeing, and forming meaningful connections.
Our volunteers see first-hand the difference these sessions make for swimmers like Yanita. By supporting their relay challenge, you’ll help more disabled Londoners access the joy, freedom and belonging that swimming can bring.
The Relay Challenge
This June, the team of seven will camp beside Shepperton Lake and take turns swimming through the night in a 24-hour wild swimming relay.
They’re taking on this challenge so that more disabled people can experience swimming in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
Please support their challenge and help us change more lives through swimming.