Welcome, and thank you so much for being here 💙

This is the first time I’ve ever fundraised, and I wanted to challenge myself while supporting a cause that matters deeply to me. I’ve set myself the goal of swimming 100km between 5 January and 8 March, finishing on International Women’s Day. To mark the day itself, I’ll be swimming 10km in one go.

Throughout the challenge, I’ll be recording and sharing my progress, so you can follow along and see how it’s going.

I’m fundraising for Juno Counselling, a charity that is very close to my heart. My wife is a volunteer counsellor with Juno, and over the years I’ve seen first-hand how vital their work is for people who have experienced or been affected by sexual violence. The care, compassion and professionalism they offer truly changes lives.

My fundraising target is £5,000. I know this is ambitious, but reaching it would mean that Juno can continue to support women for another 12 months. Every donation, no matter the size, helps ensure this essential support remains available to those who need it most.

Thank you so much for your support.