COVID-19 has meant that the usual Swimathon format has been changed this year.

I had planned to try to swim 2.5km (100 lengths) in an hour again as part of an organised swim in March, but now (lockdown permitting) I will aim to do three miles in three days at some point during October.

Not quite the same, but hopefully will be enough to get you to support me in aid of these great charities...

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. We invite our swimmers to tell their story to help spread awareness and raise vital funds for these two incredible causes.