Marcus Williams

My August Swim Challenge for Brain Tumour Research

Fundraising for Brain Tumour Research
£580
raised of £200 target
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In memory of Donna Osborne
Swim Challenge in August 2022
Campaign by Brain Tumour Research (RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840)
Swim 2.5, 5, or 10k in August at a pace that suits you. You could dive into a pool or feel the adrenaline rush of outdoor swimming whilst raising vital funds.

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Want to join me in supporting a good cause? 💛 I’m diving into the Swim Challenge in August for Brain Tumour Research to help them get closer to finding a cure for brain tumours, the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40 💔 At the end of the year, it'll be 10 years since my big Sis, Donna, died of a brain tumour. Brain tumour research was the family's charity of choice and this August, I'm going to challenge myself to swim in excess of 10k over the course of the month. This will be a mixture of pool swimming and lake/sea swimming (when I'm away in Keswick and Aberystwyth). I'm fairly new to front crawl distance swimming especially open water. This challenge will definitely test my levels of resilience and commitment and take me far out of my comfort zone. However, I'm known to be a stubborn bugger, and with Donna willing me on and with the opportunity to raise much needed funds, I am confident that I will succeed. I will be regularly posting updates of my swim sessions and if you would like to join me in helping to support this vital research into such a terrible disease, then your donations will be greatly appreciated. Your contribution will make an impact, every penny makes a real difference - thank you so much for your support 😊 Thank you from me and the family. Marcus.❤

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About the campaign

Swim 2.5, 5, or 10k in August at a pace that suits you. You could dive into a pool or feel the adrenaline rush of outdoor swimming whilst raising vital funds.

About the charity

Brain Tumour Research

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RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. Just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this disease. We are a leading voice calling for support and action for research into what is called the last battleground against cancer.

Donation summary

Total raised
£580.00
+ £118.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£550.00
Offline donations
£30.00

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