You may well know that my brother, Chris, lost his battle with cancer 1 July 2016. As my Dad says, people are only gone if we stop talking about them. This September would have been his 40th birthday and I'd like to do something that very much keeps Chris in our thoughts, whilst helping the organisation that looked after him so very well. 

Together with my Bro's friends, James & Dan, we're challenging ourselves to swim for nearly 4 hours down the River Dart, 15 September 2018. Within the same week, Chris would turn 40.

I haven't actually done any exercise for at least 6 years, and not swam properly for 25 years. However, raising as much money as possible for the Marsden, whilst doing a crazy ass challenge that gives me the fear, is the best way I can think of to honour Bro's big birthday. Every stroke and kick during training and the event will be for and be thinking of Chris; which I like the thought of. I'm mentally up for the challenge...  I'm now working hard on the physical!

This fundraising page is a perpetual 'relay' of fundraisers over time. I've picked up the baton at £4,518.35 and hope to take it to £5,500. If you could help me achieve this with a donation I would be very grateful!

Previous fundraisers have been...

Oliver Wilson ran the London Marathon with Team Marsden - 23 April 2017

Anita Hathway and the WI skittles ladies - October 2016

Elaine Scott for her Zumba Marathon - October 2016 

'Celebration of Life' tributes from friends and family  - 13 July 2016

We love you Chris. X