I've entered to swim 2 miles (the equivalent to 125 lengths of a 25m swimming pool) in the open waters of Lake Windermere as part of the Great North Swim on Sunday 10th June. 

The race starts from Brockhole on Windermere (for the first time this year) where swimmers swim a course in England's largest lake surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Lake District. I completed the 1 mile swim last year (finishing in 38 minutes in rough weather) but I wanted to push myself to swim further this year.

I've set myself this challenge to help raise funds for Together for Short Lives who support children with life-shortening conditions and their families so they can get the care and support they need when they need it the most.

Please help me raise funds for this great cause so they can continue supporting families spend quality time together when it matters most.