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The "Dusk Til Dawn" Level Water charity challenge involves my team of 4 swimming ("JGL Gliders") in a 12-hour overnight relay between 19:00 and 07:00 during the Summer solstice weekend of 21-22 Jun 2025.
https://www.levelwater.org/12hr-jesus-green
There is no better place for this charity fundraiser than my local outdoor (unheated!) pool, the Jesus Green Lido.
I picked up swimming again a few years ago after a bad ankle injury. After living in Cambridge for nearly 20 years, I finally visited the lido for the first time in Oct 2023. Many swims in indoor pools and Jesus Green later, I have not only benefitted from the exercise, but also befriended many fellow swimmers.
Whether it is through Swimfit classes or cold-water swimming at the Jesus Green lido, I have come across many to whom swimming brings pleasure, a sense of community and is vital for their mental well-being.
Everyone should have the opportunity to learn to swim and fall in love with the water.
Can Vincci swim for 3 hours within a 12-hour window in an outdoor, unheated pool? How about doing it at 3 a.m.? There is only one way to find out...
Please donate generously to support Level Water's mission of providing swimming lessons for children with disabilities. Your support can enhance their lives by ensuring that every child has access to this vital skill and experience.
Learn more about Level Water here: https://www.levelwater.org/who-we-are
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