I am swimming 10km down the River Dart this September. Whilst doing this I am raising money so children with disabilities can enjoy the water as much as I do. 

Swimming is my lifeline, for both my physical and mental health and it's really important that everyone has access to the chance to swim. 

Swimming for children with disabilities is the biggest unmet need in sport. The water takes your weight; it’s a true leveller.  It relieves pain and offers freedom and independence that many children never experience elsewhere. 

Everyone should have the opportunity to learn to swim and fall in love with the water. Level Water work in partnership with pools and swim schools around the country. They train teachers and help with funding to offer high-quality one-to-one lessons to children with disabilities. 

All profits and fundraising from the Dart 10k are passed to the charity, to help more children with disabilities learn to swim.