This summer I’m taking on two open-water swimming challenges, both taking me further than I've ever swum before — and all in aid of Level Water, a charity providing one-to-one swimming lessons for children with disabilities. These lessons are joyful, empowering, and completely life-changing.

I've been swimming since before I can remember--it was my first sport and something that had always filled me with confidence. Moving into open water a few years ago challenged me in new ways, reminding me that I can still swim even when I can’t see what’s beneath the surface, when the water turns choppy, and when something—hopefully just a reed or strand of seaweed—brushes against my legs!!

So, the challenges:

First, a 24hr Wild Swim Relay. As a solo entrant, this will be my longest swim yet and a huge physical and mental challenge.

Later, I’ll take on the Hurly Burly 10km cold-water swim up the Mawddach estuary near Barmouth. With a strong incoming tide, this is one of the fastest 10km open-water swim events in the UK!

Both have beautiful scenery, cold water, and hundreds of swimmers taking on something epic together.

Every £15 raised funds a lesson.

If you can, please sponsor me – your support will help change a child's life.