SWIMMERS are being urged to take the plunge in the world’s biggest fundraising swim.
Ryedale Swim and Fitness Centre in Pickering is among 600 venues nationally hosting Swimathon to help raise vital funds for Marie Curie, one of the UK’s leading charity for people living with a terminal illness and their families.
Now in its 30th year, Swimathon will take place across the weekend of April 7 to 9. Swimmers can challenge themselves to distances 5k, 2.5k or 1.5k, entering individual or in teams.
Marie Curie community fundraiser Jennifer Carmichael said: “We’re looking for swimmers to help make this the biggest and best Swimathon yet.
"Swimathon is taking place at Ryedale Swim and Fitness Centre on Saturday, April 8, and we really want everyone to get involved, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced swimmer, there’s a challenge to suit everyone.”
Emma Steadman, sales manager at the centre, said: “We’re so excited to be holding Swimathon here at the pool again, and want to do everything we can to encourage people to take on a challenge and raise money for Marie Curie.”
Swimathon is taking place right after Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal in March, where the charity is asking everyone to get involved and volunteer to collect, fundraise or donate and wear a daffodil.
To find out more about Swimathon and the Great Daffodil Appeal, visit mariecurie.org.uk
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