On July 8th, I am swimming in an event called the Bantham Swoosh. Its a 6km swim down the River Dart into the sea at Bantham in Devon.

It's a very special part of the world to me and my family. I spent all my childhood holidays in the area and later this year I will be sprinkling the ashes of my lovely mum nearby. Jen went home recently and I thought what better way can I follow her example that trying to help other people.

Over the last 6 years I have been involved in helping to lead a charity , The Recovery Course, which offers hope to those who feel hopeless. Its a charity that promotes free recovery to people suffering from all kinds of addictions, and their loved ones.

The Charity is completely dependant on donations to operate. The better funded it is, the more people it can reach. It is a transformative course and I love to see the smile on people's faces after the course, people who thought they were broken.

Please make a donation, however small, it will be greatly appreciated by me and many others.

Swim training updates: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY4If6Xcgg0nSJlvzmxM1xBbY5e55FRcF

Thank you so much.