5,000 metres is over three miles. Some people my age struggle to walk that far.

Call me crazy, as I am 64 and I have been advised to have a full medical check beforehand, but after 11 years and two knee replacements I have accepted this challenge again. Hopefully I can manage the whole 5,000 metres and I have been training for several months but whatever happens I will do my best. Over the last few days it has taken me over an hour to swim 2,000 metres. I suspect I will be swimming non-stop for nearly three hours!

Please do support me. Every little helps.

Thank you.

Jack

Join us for Swimathon 2019 – the World’s largest annual fundraising swim.

Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie are calling on the nation to get down to the pool for Swimathon 2019 – thousands of swimmers, two great causes, one big charity challenge.

Cancer Research UK, the world’s leading cancer charity is dedicated to saving lives through research. They don’t receive any government funding for their work, so their progress is all thanks to the support of people like you.

Marie Curie provides expert care, guidance and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. Around 2,100 Marie Curie Nurses work day and night, in people’s homes all over the UK, providing hands-on care to people when they need it most. 

On 29^th – 31^st March 2019, over 21,000 swimmers will be heading down to over 600 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.