Your friends are fundraising. Don't miss out, opt in.

Anne Mobsby

I'm fundraising for Cancer Research UK & Marie Curie at Swimathon 2023

Fundraising for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie & The Swimathon Foundation
£270
raised of £100 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Swimathon 2023, from 28 April 2023 to 13 May 2023
Participants: My sisters Mary, Pauline, Margaret and Christine
Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are calling on the nation to get down to the pool for Swimathon 2023 - thousands of swimmers, two great causes, one big charity challenge.

Story

It started at our brother, Gerard’s, 70th birthday celebration. His wife, Verna, in her tribute, reminded us of the contribution he had made to some of the effective cancer drug treatments available today. 

Our Dad died of cancer only a year after reaching his 70thAnother person in the room that day has cancer. We all know – or knew- someone with cancer. So, what to do?

Christine, the youngest of us at a mere 65,  had the energy and drive to come up with an idea – and to rope me and her other creakier, older sisters to take part in a Swimathon.

Which means… at various dates between April 28thand May 21st, I will be ploughing up and down the pool at the Marine Hotel in Sutton, Dublin, squinting up at the clock  and desperately trying not to lose track of what lap I'm on. 

If you can add that 'drop in the ocean' to the research funds needed, that would be great - and offering up a prayer that the pool will not be too crowded as I make my attempts would be appreciated, as my backstroke is more 'flailing' than fluid :-).

Thank you.

Share this story

Help Anne Mobsby

Sharing this page with your friends could help raise up to 3x more in donations

You can also help by sharing this link on

About the campaign

Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are calling on the nation to get down to the pool for Swimathon 2023 - thousands of swimmers, two great causes, one big charity challenge.

About the charity

The Swimathon Foundation (TSF) owns the annual national Swimathon event. Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are uniting as partners for Swimathon to raise as much money as possible for two causes close to the nation’s hearts. This is your chance to fundraise for both incredible causes.

Donation summary

Total raised
£269.66
+ £9.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£269.66
Offline donations
£0.00

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.