On average, a woman is assaulted 35 times before the police are called. That's 35 too many. Domestic abuse is a cycle of behaviour and a cycle of violence. The repetition of events only makes it harder for someone to leave, get the help they need and the support they deserve.

Solace Women's Aid are working hard to help women to break this cycle, and we can help them too.

This month, I am challenging myself to 35 swims throughout June to raise money for SOLACE Women's Aid. I will be documenting each swim as I go and spreading the word as I go, to raise awareness.

If you'd like to sponsor me to hit this target, sponser me per swim, or just donate some cash to a wonderful cause, please do.

Charlie Wilkins

#swimforsolace

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