Charlie AB

Charlie's 1st Swimathon at 11yrs, Swimming 1.5k for Cancer Research Charity

Fundraising for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie & The Swimathon Foundation
£243
raised of £100 target
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Event: Swimathon 2024, from 19 April 2024 to 5 May 2024
Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are calling on the nation to get down to the pool for Swimathon 2024 - thousands of swimmers, two great causes, one big charity challenge.

Story

A little bit about me... I am 11yrs, I'm now in my final year at Primary School and I have had swimming lessons since being 5 years old. 

I am currently doing my Swim England Stage 9, and wanting to complete the Rookie Lifeguard Awards –Bronze, Silver & Gold. 

I have never done any kind of competitive swimming before but I love being in the water and wanting to set myself a challenge and raise vital funds for charity.

During the 2024 Easter holidays I became aware of the Swimathon event in April, and thought I would set myself a challenge of completing 1.5k (60 lengths).

From me to you... Thank you so very much for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. 

•Wish me luck; and if you could be so kind to sponsor me, I would be most grateful. If everyone reading this gave just £1.00, my fundraising could be huge! 🏊🏼‍♂️💦

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.

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About the campaign

Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are calling on the nation to get down to the pool for Swimathon 2024 - thousands of swimmers, two great causes, one big charity challenge.

About the charity

The Swimathon Foundation (TSF) owns the annual national Swimathon event. Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are uniting as partners for Swimathon to raise as much money as possible for two causes close to the nation’s hearts. This is your chance to fundraise for both incredible causes.

Donation summary

Total raised
£242.20
+ £37.30 Gift Aid
Online donations
£242.20
Offline donations
£0.00

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