It's lung cancer awareness month and I am taking part in Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation's iconic Swimming the Distance challenge, hoping to raise money and awareness for the only UK charity dedicated to supporting everybody affected by lung cancer.

Why am I taking part? It was free to sign up and all I had to do was select a distance suitable for me. I am able to take part in my free time, and wherever I wish, as long as I have completed it by November 30th. I have chosen to aim for 10K during the month which, as I am away two of the weekends in the month, will really challenge me to get it done!

I am a trustee of this amazing charity and wanted to do my bit to help with fundraising, because whilst I have given them my time and input over the years, I haven't done anything before to match the incredible fundraising efforts of their team and volunteers.

Every penny will be appreciated and will go towards those affected by this dreadful disease.

Thank you for your support and I will keep you updated with my progress :)