I have decided to challenge myself to swim the length of the English Channel to increase awareness of spina bifida and hydrocephalus and raise vital funds so that Shine can continue to provide specialist advice and support services to those affected by the conditions.

This swim is in memory of my lovely sister, Sarah.

I have started today with 40 lengths out of the 1,416 I need to do!  I will try to do as many as I can per day - the pool closed earlier than I thought, so my efforts today were a bit less than I would have hoped. ..  I can't guarantee how long it will take, but I CAN guarantee that I will finish it!  I think of Sarah as I'm swimming and that keeps me going and brings me joy.

Shine's work is almost entirely funded by the generosity of the general public. Any donation you make as part of Go Yellow for Shine day would be greatly appreciated has the potential for profound impact.Thank you!