I am not the best swimmer by any means and I don’t like swimming much either. This is exactly why I have decided to take part in this years Aspire channel swim. My aim is to improve my swimming technique and complete at least 1 mile front crawl by the end of the challenge along with raising as much money as possible for a great charity.

I have completed this challenge previously, all of it swimming breast stroke. If I can inspire even just 1 person to join me and complete their own journey while raising some money for charity it will be worth the early morning get ups. If you don’t want to join me in the pool, the link to donate is below and anything you can spare will be greatly appreciated.

Wish me luck.

If you can, please show your support by donating: http://justgiving.com/fundraising/gareth-rhodes-2021-channel-swim-77992

What is the Aspire Channel Swim?

Swim the distance of the English Channel for charity and raise money for people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury.

Sign up on your own or in a team and take on the 22 miles in your own time! The swimming challenge is achievable for all ages and fitness levels, whether you’re taking part as a family, on your own, or in swimming lessons!

Why swim for Aspire?

Every four hours someone is paralysed by a Spinal Cord Injury and there is currently no cure.

Your support is needed more than ever. By signing up today for the Aspire swimming challenge you can guarantee you’ll be making a difference! Even better, you’ll be having fun, keeping fit and de-stressing at the same time, sounds ideal!

Sign up at: https://www.aspirechannelswim.co.uk/ and join ‘Team OHLC’