Hi most people wont be surpised to find that I have committed to something a bit challenging. Im literally throwing my self in at the deep end and trying to swim the length of Coniston water. Even for me thats a long way (more than twice the length of an ironman swim.......) and a bit different to my usual sort of challenges of the past

I read the case studies from Level and decided this would be a good charity to support, never going to get the sort of coverage others will get but a worthy cause which clearly makes a difference to the children it supports.

hope you feel able to offer a contribution no matter how small they all make a difference, thank you in anticipation....

Here is a really powerful case study to explain what Level do:

Anzah has cerebellum ataxia which means she has a physical development delay. Before Level Water lessons she had a severe phobia of the water. She didn't even like taking a bath. Through our lessons she has slowly gained confidence in herself, in her condition and understands how to adapt to the water. When she floats and realises she's doing it by herself she screams and cheers with joy."Not only has the lessons taken away her phobia from water but it gives her confidence and a strong personality. Swimming is the first sport she's done in her life which keeps encouraging her that, if she can overcome her phobia and her condition, she can achieve anything"For Anzah, it's not about distance. It's about being in control. Feeling confident and being able to feel the joy that water can give.

A swimming lesson for a child with disabilities costs just £15. But that £15 might just change their life.