This September I’m swimming I’m gearing up to swim in a relay team for 24 hours straight, and it’s going to be a test of endurance, teamwork, and sheer determination.

I’m joining a team of 8 women swimming consistently for 24 hours at Lake 32 in the Cotswolds. The event starts at midday and Ill be swimming at 5pm, 1am and 9am The challenge will be making sure I have enough time to eat, drink and sleep in between swims

For me, it’s a celebration of swimming, wellbeing and friendship. Swimming has become so important in my life for my mental and physical wellbeing; however, there are children and young people who don’t have any access to pools or swimming lessons. Level water is an incredible charity that provides 1-to-1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities. Any money raised will go directly to them to support kids to learn to swim

Every £15 funds a life-changing lesson. Please donate what you can and help me make a difference!

Full disclosure - unlike swim serpentine, I don’t have a personal story about involvement with level water. It’s a great charity who organise the event, and if by doing this I can raise some money for lessons then that is brilliant!! Swimming has given me so much, including some fabulous friends, and to me, this event is just a massive celebration of that. Kids who have disabilities are less likely to have specialist support and access to the swimming community, so if this helps everyone wins!

Thanks very much!