Allegra and Hugo Berkeley

Daughter & Dad 6.5K swim to raise money for Cancer Research & Marie Curie

Fundraising for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie & The Swimathon Foundation
£2,010
raised of £500 target
Event: Swimathon 2024, from 19 April 2024 to 5 May 2024
In memory of Bullet Shih
Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are calling on the nation to get down to the pool for Swimathon 2024 - thousands of swimmers, two great causes, one big charity challenge.

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As part of the 2024 UK Simwathon, 'The Godolphin Road Seals' (aka Allegra and Hugo) are swimming 6.5K (1.5K & 5K) at the Janet Adegoke pool in Hammersmith in late April. We love swimming together, and it is the perfect way to raise money for medical research and care charities, while having fun and spending time together. We're specially thinking of our dear friend and brilliant artist Bullet Shih, who tragically died of throat cancer in 2020.

Cancer Research UK is the largest charitable funder of cancer research in the world and will stay at the forefront of the global fight against cancer. 1 in 2 of us will get cancer. All of us can support the research that will beat it. Marie Curie is here for people with any terminal illness, and those close to them from diagnosis to bereavement. Our nurses and healthcare assistants support families directly across the UK. Our free support line can help with any question about end of life.And we campaign for structural change and fund vital research that improves end of life for everyone. On 26-28 April, thousands of swimmers will be heading to over 400 pools across the UK to raise money for our two amazing charity partners. Together we can really make a difference. We invite our swimmers to tell their story to help spread awareness and raise vital funds for these two incredible causes.

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About the campaign

Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are calling on the nation to get down to the pool for Swimathon 2024 - thousands of swimmers, two great causes, one big charity challenge.

About the charity

The Swimathon Foundation (TSF) owns the annual national Swimathon event. Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are uniting as partners for Swimathon to raise as much money as possible for two causes close to the nation’s hearts. This is your chance to fundraise for both incredible causes.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,009.32
+ £188.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,009.32
Offline donations
£0.00

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