I have been doing a few challenges over the last few years but have not previously asked for sponsorship from friends and family.

However, this challenge far outweighs those that have gone before!

Therefore, having plucked up the courage to sign up and also having completed my qualifying swim, I feel it is time to ask you all for your kind donations.  Rest assured this will be my only fundraising challenge so will not be asking you for any further contributions to any other madcap ideas!

I have chosen two charities; Motor Neurone Disease Association and MacMillan Cancer, both of whom, in addition to myself, would be very grateful for your support.