Almost everyone I know has been affected by cancer at some stage or another. Whether they have lost someone they love, or they have fought cancer themselves or have friends and family who are currently battling against this bully of a disease. My own darling Dad passed away 5 years ago from cancer and it devastated all of us. 

I took up swimming again about 6 months ago and I try to swim a mile almost everyday apart from when I'm really hungover. Anyway I saw that this excellent Swimathon was taking place for Cancer Research so I figured '5K? In one session? 3 miles? I can do that - surely?!' so there we go. I can't run, I don't really want to hurl myself out of a plane or abseil down Battersea Power Station again (I did that in 2012 and pretty much cried all the way down) so I figured this would be a fine and challenging way to raise some money for a fab cause. 

I'd appreciate it SO much if you can sponsor me - it doesn't matter how much, even a couple of quid would make such a difference. Thank you! xxx

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On your marks.... Swimathon is back in 2018!

Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are teaming up and heading down to the pool for Swimathon 2018 – thousands of swimmers, two great causes, one big charity challenge.

Cancer Research UK, the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, will be involved in Swimathon for the first time. 

Marie Curie, the UK’s leading charity for people with any terminal illness and their families, has been Swimathon's charity partner ten times since it launched in 1986 and has raised over £17 million for the charity through the event during that time. 

By taking part in the world’s biggest fundraising swimming event you will be fundraising for two incredible causes.

A challenge for everyone. A #SwimForAll