I have always been a huge lover of swimming and this year I'm really excited to be building up my stamina and challenging myself to a 5k in aid of Cancer Research and Marie Curie. In the past year I've been dipping into lakes, pools, seas, and the occasional dirty river (hehe) - but since moving back to London my local lido has taken my HEART, and I'm even mORE excited to be completing the 100 lengths there in April.

I'm nervous because I'm not usually one for big sporting challenges but this is an important cause for me - so I'd appreciate ANY donations big or small to keep my morale up whilst I drag myself out of bed for rainy January outdoor sessions...

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"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."