Most of you that know me, know I try and exercise regularly and spent my childhood swimming up and down the local pool. After losing one of my closest friends to Cancer a year ago I've decided to put this to good use and raise some money for Cancer Research and Marie Curie. Its a disease that has affected the lives of so many people close to me, in one form or another, so I figured its about time I did something to help these amazing charities!

So, on March the 29th I WILL be swimming 5k (200 lengths!!), along with my mum who will be tackling 2.5k! So if you have any spare pennies or pounds to keep me going then please donate! If I can raise £200 for 200 lengths that would be amazing! Anything is greatly appreciated xx

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.

Together we can really make a difference.