This year I have decided to take on a new challenge - the 28.5 mile circumnavigation swim of Manhattan Island, otherwise known as 20 Bridges!

This iconic swim is part of the triple crown of swim challenges with what should be amazing views all along the way (unlike the English Channel!).

LGBT Youth Scotland is close to my heart in that some of my best friends and greatest support network are in the community and have worked with this amazing group.

I'm grateful for any and all donations that are given and I am self funding the swim so 100% of all donations will go straight to this wonderful cause helping youths in Scotland.

Thank you again and I hope to update further with a tracker for the big day so you can watch along the way :)

LGBT Youth Scotland is the national charity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) young people.

Life can be tough for any young person, but LGBTI young people face unique and additional barriers and that is why LGBT Youth Scotland exists. We believe Scotland can be a place where all young people can thrive and flourish, and we work alongside young people to remove those barriers; supporting young people individually, and amplifying their collective voices to influence change.

Thank you for supporting our vital work.