As most of you will know, for the last 18 months I have been having treatment for breast cancer, for the second time, including surgery, chemotherapy and still continuing with further treatment.

Throughout all of this, I have had the support of family and friends, and have experienced the skill of the NHS. I have also been able to receive support from Yeleni, a Herefordshire based cancer support charity. Yeleni offers a wide range of support to anyone diagnosed with cancer.

I have gradually been rebuilding my strength, and have started swimming to help with this. I haven't swum for a out 8 years, and even then I wasn't a strong swimmer. The challenge I have set myself is to swim 10000m during June. This works out at almost 14 lengths per day. I have no idea if I will have the stamina to do this, but I plan to give it a really good go, and to raise funds so more people are able to access the support offered by Yeleni.

If you are able to sponsor me, I'd be really grateful.