Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am setting myself the challenge of swimming the English Channel during August. I enjoy swimming but those of you that know me will know that I generally only swim when I'm on holiday!

So this summer I am going to try to swim the distance of swimming the English Channel (21 miles) which will be a real challenge for me. I am planning on swimming in a swimming pool as I hate the idea of fish and it is safer for me to do alone rather than swimming in the sea.

All the money raised will go towards the work of Refreshment UK in Blackpool. Refreshment UK operate a mission training centre and a community hub that offers support each day to those that are vulnerable. The support can range from a friendly cuppa and chat through to debt advice or even skills training which is all offered free of charge.

So please consider supporting me with whatever you can afford as I attempt my first ever long distance swim! Stay connected for updates and photos of how I progress on this swim.

https://www.swimtag.net/challenge/22128/English-Channel-Crossing

UPDATE - 10th August 2018

After the first week, I have swam 5.5 miles! 25% of the way there.

UPDATE - 19th August 2018

17.93km completed now - over halfway across the channel!

UPDATE - 26th August 2018

Here is the week 3 update I am approaching the final red dot in my challenge to swim the distance of the Channel. 66% done There is still time to sponsor me but not very long with only 664 lengths remaining!

UPDATE - 1st September 2018

I did it - and made it across the English Channel!