I grew up swimming in my local river with my brother and friends, as we grew up, we would get dropped off at the local swimming pool, as kids we had so much fun in the water, playing, dipping and diving and being kids. I am taking on this huge challenge to help others, who dont get that opportunity, so...here goes, please be generous, if you don't want to do online donations, I will take your cash and add it to the just giving page..

I am swimming 5.25 miles across Coniston Water to raise money so that more children can experience that first splash. Holding your breath. The echoes of laughter. The wet hair. Lifted spirits. The joy of gliding through water. The smile that lasts all day.

Swimming is like nothing else. The skills you develop, the confidence you build and the joys you feel are all universal. Yet access to swimming in the UK is not.

Level Water use the power of swimming to improve lives for children with disabilities. Everyone should have the opportunity to learn to swim and fall in love with the water.