I'm taking on the Aspire Channel Swim 2016, swimming the distance of the Channel over 12 weeks to raise money for Aspire. 

I wake up every morning, I go to work, I occasionally meet friends for dinner, I race for the last train home, I go for walks on sunny days, if i feel like it, I go on adventures at the drop of a hat, I make delicious meals at home, I entertain friends, I water the flowers. 

I do all these things because I am physically able to. For people with Spinal cord injuries, the simplest things are a challenge. For example, getting into London. 

Every eight hours someone is paralysed by a Spinal Cord Injury

By raising money for Aspire, I can contribute towards the essential equipment, advice, housing and grants that spinal cord injured people need to live their lives independently. 

This isn't an easy challenge for me. I haven't swum more than 100 metres in years, so personally it will be a great achievement :)

I'm not asking for loads of cash here, any amount will make a difference. A Fiver, A tenner, A quid. Whatever you can easily afford will be greatly appreciated.