Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Swimathon 2015

Big Ricks at the Swimathon 2015
Ricks had 5 swimmers take part in the UKs Biggest charity swimming event..
the guys did event at the Wyndley swimming pool in Sutton Coldfield
Paul, Ross, Charlie and Tony (not pictured)
did the 5k swim, Whilst Young Oliver did the 1.5k
the guys are pictured all smiles after swim.
Tony so far has raised over £50 for Marie Curie 


THE world’s biggest annual fundraising swim, Swimathon, was back ,with swimmers across the country can take part in one of the over 600 participating pools across the UK to raise funds for Marie Curie.

 
 TV presenter and interior designer Linda Barker .Olympic gold medalist Duncan Goodhew  headed up this year’s Swimathon campaign .also joining them was  Commonwealth gold medalist, Siobhan O’Connor,
 
  The Swimathon took place across the weekend of April 17 to 19.  
Swimmers could take part in the 5k, 2.5k or 1.5k individual
 or team 5k or 1.5k swims to raise money.
 

Marie Curie provides care and support to over 40,000 people living with terminal illnesses out in the community or in one of its nine hospices. Funds raised by Swimathon 2015 for Marie Curie will help people and their families living with a terminal illness make the most of the time they have together by delivering expert care, emotional support, research and guidance.


Ricks Basher and son Oliver
after completing their 4th Swimathon together
Siobhan & Duncan
for more information about the #Swimathon event
click the link below
http://www.swimathon.org
why not have a go in 2016 ..?..