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Marathon to open water for MSF - my London Classics challenge

James Bluring is raising money for Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Swim Serpentine 2026 · 19 September 2026 ·

Take on the Swim Serpentine challenge to help Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF)'s medical teams save lives worldwide.

Story

In May 2024, I rode 100 miles at RideLondon. In April 2025, I ran the London Marathon. This September, I'll be swimming a mile through the Serpentine at Swim Serpentine.

There's a catch: I've never swum in open water before. No wetsuit experience, no lake training, no idea what I'm getting myself into. But that's the point...

I'm taking on this challenge to raise money for Médecins Sans Frontières — doctors, nurses, and aid workers who show up in the hardest places on earth to work with affected communities. War zones, disease outbreaks, disaster sites. MSF staff and the communities they serve can't wait for conditions to be perfect.

Whatever you can give — £5, £10, more — goes directly to people who need it most. I'm really grateful for every contribution.

Donation summary

Total
£870.00
+ £115.00 Gift Aid
Online
£870.00
Offline
£0.00

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