SwimTayka

English Channel Relay 2024

The English Channel swim is often regarded as the aquatic equivalent of climbing Mount Everest, as more individuals have conquered the famous peak than have completed the Channel swim.
£52,203
raised
Event: SwimTayka English Channel Relay 2024, from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024
Closes on 30/11/2024
RCN 1176079

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Story

Imagine swimming across one of the most iconic and challenging stretches of water in the world. Imagine facing cold, waves, currents, jellyfish, and even ships. Imagine doing it as part of a team of six, each taking turns to swim for an hour at a time. Imagine doing it for a cause that could save lives and protect the environment.

Thats what the SwimTayka English Channel Relay swimmers are doing. They are taking on the ultimate swimming challenge to raise funds and awareness for SwimTayka, a charity that teaches swimming and environmental education to underprivileged children in developing countries.

SwimTayka believes that every child should have the opportunity to learn how to swim and how to care for the water they live near. Swimming is not only a life skill that can prevent drowning, but also a source of joy, health, and confidence. Environmental education is not only a way to foster respect and appreciation for nature, but also a way to empower communities to tackle the challenges of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

The SwimTayka English Channel Relay swimmers are passionate about swimming and the environment. They have trained hard, sacrificed time and money, and overcome fears and doubts to prepare for this epic adventure. They are ready to face the elements, push their limits, and make a difference in the world.

But they need your help. They need your support, encouragement, and donations to make this dream a reality. They need you to join them in their journey, to cheer them on, and to share their story with others. They need you to be part of their team.

Please donate whatever you can to support the SwimTayka English Channel Relay swimmers. Every pound you give will help them reach their goal of £1,800, which will enable SwimTayka to run more programmes in more countries and reach more children.

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About the charity

SwimTayka

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RCN 1176079
We provide free swimming lessons and environmental education about clean water stewardship to underprivileged children who live along the earth’s open water: rivers, lakes and oceans.

Donation summary

Total raised
£52,202.92
+ £9,484.04 Gift Aid
Online donations
£47,402.92
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£20.00
Donations via fundraisers
£52,182.92

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