Many years ago i participated in Swimathon raising money for charity whilst also using the motivation of raising funds to get a little fitter. I attempted the 2.5k and just managed to finish the swim.

Several years later, i am a little older, a little less fit and a whole lot fatter and so I thought why not go for the 5k this time.

Any donations you can kindly give always makes a huge difference to charities who are fighting the horrible illness that affects nearly everyone in one way or another so please dig deep.

On your marks.... Swimathon is back in 2018!

Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are teaming up and heading down to the pool for Swimathon 2018 – thousands of swimmers, two great causes, one big charity challenge.

Cancer Research UK, the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, will be involved in Swimathon for the first time. 

Marie Curie, the UK’s leading charity for people with any terminal illness and their families, has been Swimathon's charity partner ten times since it launched in 1986 and has raised over £17 million for the charity through the event during that time. 

By taking part in the world’s biggest fundraising swimming event you will be fundraising for two incredible causes.

A challenge for everyone. A #SwimForAll