Some of you will know that I’ve completed an individual 2.5 km Swimathon Challenge before and said “never again”, and I wasn’t going to do it again, but then in 2019 too many friends were affected by cancer.  I want to do something to help and so I’m taking to the pool again on Friday 27 March 2020.

Cancer Research UK, the world’s leading cancer charity is dedicated to saving lives through funding research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. Cancer Research UK are the only charity fighting over 200 cancer types but don't receive any government funding for their work, so their progress is all thanks to the support of people like you.

Marie Curie provides expert care, guidance and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. Around 2,100 Marie Curie Nurses work day and night, in people’s homes all over the UK, providing hands-on care to people when they need it most.