I've recently been inspired by Diana Nyad's epic swim and people at my gym who have swum the channel (for real). Whilst I don't think myself capable of a channel swim for real, I'm a regular swimmer and when I saw this I thought here is a great way to focus my training and to support a really good cause. Please keep me motivated by contributing to this cause.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my Aspire Channel Swim page.

Over the next 12 weeks, I'll be swimming 22 miles across the English Channel. It's going to be a big challenge and I really need your support.

Every eight hours, someone in the UK is paralysed by spinal cord injury. It can happen to anyone at anytime, and it isn't always because of a serious accident. Take 23 year old Justin, a talented and active athlete. A simple cough led to a herniated disk which damaged his spinal column. Every pound I raise means Aspire can provide practical help to someone like Justin allowing them to live a more independent life. Please dig deep and sponsor me!

If you're keen to know more, please watch this event video or visit www.aspire.org.uk.