Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 02:28 pm
Aspire, a national charity supporting people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury, has announced the launch of its 24th annual Aspire Channel Swim. The challenge requires participants to swim the distance of the English Channel, 22 miles, over the course of 12 weeks, in any body of water they choose.
The challenge is open to swimmers of any age or ability, with registration being free of charge. A swim hat will be provided to those who raise £10 or more, while raising £25 or more will earn a medal.
Angie, who has taken on the challenge for the 11th time, expressed her enthusiasm for the event. “I love swimming because I love the water and the freedom it offers, the meditative state it brings and the relaxing and stress-relieving benefits, as well as general fitness and toning. I enjoy the Aspire Channel Swim because it gives me the focus of swimming a certain distance within a certain time. I have a busy life and it gives me an ‘excuse’ to take time for myself to go swimming and to help a good cause.”
Jackie, who learned to swim at 41, is taking on the challenge for the 10th time. She said, “I love doing the Aspire Channel Swim every year because I like to have a target to aim for. I like the thought that I am clocking up lengths for a great distance in the security of a swimming pool. I also like the thought that the money that I raise goes towards helping someone with a spinal cord injury. The Aspire Channel Swim keeps me fit, helps to sustain my strength and, when I swim, I know I’m doing a little bit to help other people.”
Katy Boyd, who manages the Aspire Channel Swim, said, “Every year amazing swimmers all over the UK go to great lengths for Aspire. Over the past 23 years the Aspire Channel Swim has raised over £7 million for people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury, which helps Aspire support thousands of people annually – something we’re hugely proud of. Anyone can take part in the challenge, regardless of ability and we love to see people taking part in different ways! Whether you’re taking on all 22 miles yourself, signing up as a team with your friends and family, or swimming the distance in a swim school, sign up for free today and conquer the Channel with us this year.”
Aspire, a charity supporting those paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury, has launched its 24th annual Aspire Channel Swim. The challenge requires participants to swim 22 miles over the course of 12 weeks, with swimmers of any age or ability being welcomed to take part. Swimmers who raise £10 or more will receive a swim hat, while those who raise £25 will receive a medal.
Angie, taking on the challenge for the 11th time, expressed her enthusiasm for the event saying, “I love swimming because I love the water and the freedom it offers, the meditative state it brings and the relaxing and stress-relieving benefits, as well as general fitness and toning.”
Jackie, who learned to swim at 41 and is taking on the challenge for the 10th time, added, “I like the thought that I am clocking up lengths for a great distance in the security of a swimming pool. I also like the thought that the money that I raise goes towards helping someone with a spinal cord injury. The Aspire Channel Swim keeps me fit, helps to sustain my strength and, when I swim, I know I’m doing a little bit to help other people.”
Katy Boyd, who manages the Aspire Channel Swim, said, “Over the past 23 years the Aspire Channel Swim has raised over £7 million for people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury, which helps Aspire support thousands of people annually – something we’re hugely proud of. Anyone can take part in the challenge, regardless of ability and we love to see people taking part in different ways!”
Aspire, a charity supporting those affected by Spinal Cord Injury, is encouraging swimmers of any age or ability to take part in their 24th annual Aspire Channel Swim. The challenge, which runs from 18th September to 11th December, requires participants to swim 22 miles over 12 weeks, with those raising £10 or more being rewarded with a swim hat and those raising £25 or more receiving a medal. According to Katy Boyd, who manages the Aspire Channel Swim, the event has already raised over £7 million to support those affected by Spinal Cord Injury.
