Here I go again, taking on my greatest and toughest challenge yet: swimming the English Channel solo. That’s right, this time, I’m swimming the entire way, all 21-30miles (depending on conditions) from England to France.

Why?

I ask myself this every morning at 5:30 AM as I drag myself to the pool before work! But deep down, I know the answer, this has been a lifelong goal. After completing the relay in 2023, I knew I had to come back and conquer the full distance on my own.

About the swim

✅ One of the toughest endurance swims in the world: Fewer people have swum the Channel solo than have climbed Mount Everest!

✅ Cold water, no wetsuit: Channel Swimming Association rules mean I can only wear a swimsuit, cap, and goggles. The water will be 15-18°C (59-64°F).

✅ Battling tides and currents: The swim isn’t a straight line; powerful tides can push swimmers off course, making the journey much longer than the 21-mile direct route.

✅ Jellyfish, ships & exhaustion: I’ll be navigating through busy shipping lanes, avoiding jellyfish, and swimming non-stop for 10-20+ hours, depending on conditions.

Why This Matters 💙

I’m taking on this challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK, supporting their incredible work in life-saving research and treatments.

🔬 Cancer Research UK funds pioneering research into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, helping millions worldwide.

💡 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, your donation will help drive progress in treatments and early detection.

💪 Every stroke I take is for those battling cancer, your support will keep me going when it gets tough!

If you can spare anything, big or small, it would mean the world to me, and to those fighting cancer. Every donation makes a difference.

Thank you for your support! ❤️