I'm 50 this year and this is clearly a midlife crisis moment, however. I am strong, fit and able - so why not go for a mammoth challenge? And its huge beneficial, raising essential funds to prevent kids from drowning by teaching them how to swim. More about that next ....

The English Channel swim, akin to Mount Everest in swimming, has fewer successful swimmers than climbers. Participants join a 6-person relay team, swimming from Dover to France in 12-18 hours. We are aiming for a zest 14 hours if we can, but a lot rides on Mother Nature!

Drowning, a silent epidemic, claims 360,000 lives annually, many being children. It's the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, representing preventable losses. SwimTayka's mission: give disadvantaged communities access to swimming teachers, providing life skills and creating a legacy for today's children to teach the next generation.

SwimTayka aims to reduce drowning's impact on families and communities, empowering them with essential swimming skills. The organization fosters a connection between children and local water environments, emphasizing ecosystem preservation. Combining swimming lessons, environmental education, and community engagement, SwimTayka strives to make a lasting difference in children's lives and their communities.

So, by sponsoring me YOU ARE AN EPIC HERO