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BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Son set for half marathon charity Bath Leisure Centre swim
The son of a "supportive and gentle" ex-naval officer who passed away from bowel cancer has said the diagnosis brought his family closer together than Clark plans to swim the length of a half marathon in Bath Leisure Centre for charity and in memory of his Clark, who often took part in the Bath Half for Dorothy Hospice, passed away in 2023 after receiving "instrumental" support from the charity for his end of life Clark said he was a man who tirelessly "supported his family and causes in the local community" and wanted to give back in his honour. "I grew up with my dad running the Bath half Marathon every year to raise money for Dorothy House - I was always inspired by dad," he said."I became a dad and not long after that he passed away - he never got a chance to meet his granddaughter."I was able to record a little interview with him. "I can now keep that recording, and my daughter can watch that when she's old enough," he added. Mr Clark said: "We used to go to the Bath leisure Center Pool, and I kind of got a love for the water there."[Doing the challenge] I'll imagine him in the seats watching me and reading a paper looking down and going, 'Oh, keep going'. "It's going to be emotional." Any money raised from the challenge will be donated to Dorothy House and Cancer Kennedy, head of fundraising at Dorothy House Hospice Care said: "Simon's Swim is a phenomenal fundraising challenge."We only receive 20% of our funding from the government, so Simon's generosity ensures that we can provide vital end of life care to other people like his dad."
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Doncaster NHS practitioner to swim English Channel for charity
A healthcare worker will take part in a relay swim across the English Channel to support a charity that aims to prevent drowning Bull, an advanced medical practitioner from Doncaster, will take on the 21-mile challenge as part of a team of six women to raise money for SwimTayka, an organisation that teaches children in low-income countries how to Bull, an orthopaedics practitioner at Montagu Hospital, is also raising money for the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) said the other women on her team had been strangers but that their "love of swimming has brought us together and we are so excited for the journey ahead". Ms Bull has previously taken part in the challenging Ironman World Championships and the Ice Swimming World she said this was her first time swimming the Channel and she did not want to let down the charities or her team, who have named themselves the Riptide prepare for the challenge, she has been swimming in either a pool or open water four times a week. 'Truly inspiring' Raising money for the NHS Trust was special, she said, and she hoped it could "improve patient outcomes and working conditions for colleagues".She added the SwimTayka charity was also important to her because she felt "privileged in terms of being able to swim"."I've come across so many people who can't swim, and actually adults as well," she said."It's great they're teaching kids in undeveloped places how to do it - it's a great charity to be involved in."Suzy Brain England OBE, chair of the board at DBTH, said: "Ellie's determination and commitment, both in her clinical role and through this extraordinary fundraising challenge, are truly inspiring."On behalf of the board, we are incredibly proud of Ellie and wish her and the Riptide Racers every success as they take on the English Channel."The team will be on standby to swim between 11 and 18 July, with the exact day being chosen based on the swimming conditions. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Bournemouth's pier-to-pier swim cancelled due to safety concerns
A charity swimming event has been cancelled due to concerns over Bournemouth Pier-to-Pier Swim was set to take place on Saturday but the British Heart Foundation, who organise the event, said it made the difficult decision to cancel after consulting with water safety Choudhry from the charity said forecasted wind and weather conditions "would make for a challenging and unsafe swim".She added that all registered participants will have their entry automatically transferred to next year's event, on the 27 June 2026. Participants will also receive guidance on how to either refund or transfer any funds already raised ahead of the 2025 annual 1.4 miles swim between Boscombe and Bournemouth piers in one of Europe's biggest charity open water swimming than 1,000 people took part in last year's swim raising £270,000. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Swim with a Purpose: CLASH Endurance Announces New Charity Swim Events with Swim Across America
1-Mile Swim and 100M Dolphin Dash Take Place December 7 at Daytona International Speedway DAYTONA, Fla., June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CLASH Endurance® and Swim Across America are thrilled to announce two new charity swims in Lake Lloyd, located in the infield of the iconic Daytona International Speedway® on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to swim alongside notable Olympians in an inspirational one-mile swim or a 100-meter Dolphin Dash with fundraising for critical cancer research as their top priority. Funds raised will support Swim Across America's breakthrough pediatric cancer grants with its beneficiaries and CLASH Endurance's philanthropic partner The NASCAR Foundation. Swim Across America, founded in 1987, hosts 24 annual open-water swims from Nantucket to under the Golden Gate Bridge, and hundreds and pool swims each year that fund cancer research and patient programs, raising more than $100M to date. Swim Across America has funded transformative trials that led to the FDA-approved immunotherapy cancer medications Keytruda, Opdivo, Yervoy and Tecentriq. The organization has also supported Memorial Sloan Kettering's landmark trials including the recent Phase II clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine showing an 80% success rate treating MMRd cancers with immunotherapy alone. Swim Across America also recently awarded the first-of-their-kind gene editing innovation grants to Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to advance safer, more effective targeted treatments. "Swim Across America, CLASH Endurance and The NASCAR Foundation joining together makes so much sense as The NASCAR Foundation helps so many kids who are battling cancer," commented Rob Butcher, CEO of Swim Across America. "To have a Swim Across America charity event in Daytona on the CLASH Endurance Family Weekend means we will make even bigger strides together in the fight against cancer." The NASCAR Foundation is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of children who need it most in NASCAR racing communities through the Speediatrics Children's Fund and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. Serving as a designated 4-Star Charity by Charity Navigator for its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency, it has contributed more than $50 Million to impact the lives of more than 1.7 million children nationwide since 2006. "We are excited to be a part of the new Swim Across America swims during the CLASH Endurance weekend at Daytona International Speedway. We truly appreciate the many years of support from our friends at CLASH and it is a privilege to team up again to help improve the health and well-being of kids across the country and in our race communities," said Nichole Krieger, vice president and executive director of The NASCAR Foundation. On December 7, when hundreds of swimmers and volunteers dive into Lake Lloyd to make waves to fight cancer, one-mile swimmers will be required to raise at least $400 by event day; swimmers under 18 will raise a minimum of $200; Dolphin Dash participants can register for$50 and have no fundraising minimum. To register as a swimmer or a volunteer, visit CLASH Endurance CEO Bill Christy says, "We are proud to collaborate with Swim Across America that continues to make a lasting impact in the cancer community. This is a cause that has touched all our lives and we are honored to further support the fight at one of our flagship event weekends." Each December when much of the country battles snow, more than 3,000 participants ranging in age from four to 80+ will take on the speedway through a variety of events including a 5K, kids' triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, triathlons, Test Track and Redline Relay. CLASH Endurance strives to provide a festival-style weekend, which in addition to free activities for spectators and athletes alike, include a wellness expo, food trucks, beer/wine garden and much more. The weekend kicks off with a festive "Jingle Jog 5K" on Friday evening with a start and finish at ONEDaytona. Participants, including those in jogging strollers, will experience Florida's "Magic of Lights" holiday display taking them under the iconic grandstands of the speedway. The Swim Across America 1-mile swim and Dolphin Dash will help cap-off the weekend on Sunday, December 7. "We have swum in some incredible venues and Daytona International Speedway is certainly one of the most iconic," noted Olympic swimmer and Swim Across America Ambassador Rowdy Gaines. "To have a Swim Across America charity swim in Daytona is going to be extra special - I will definitely be there!" CLASH Endurance® is an innovative endurance event company led by athletes with a passion to provide exceptional race experiences at iconic speedways across the U.S. CLASH embraces inclusion and welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities, from elite professionals to first-time participants. The popular CLASH Endurance DAYTONA event is held at the Daytona International Speedway®, home of 'The Great American Race"- the Daytona 500, and has been featured on NBC and Fox Sports 1/2. Each February, the Daytona Beach Half Marathon & 5K takes athletes on a scenic tour of Daytona and its numerous landmarks and attractions. In addition, CLASH Endurance Miami in March continues to draw a decorated pro field, collegiate athletes from dozens of prestigious universities and weekend warriors for a challenging course at the historic Homestead-Miami Speedway®. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook at or on X at @NASCAR_FDN. For more information visit Swim Across America hosts open water and pool swims in numerous communities nationwide, from Nantucket to under San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. More than 150 Olympians swim with the organization, including Michael Phelps, Kate Douglass and Missy Franklin. The organization supports more than 60 cancer research projects annually and has ten named Swim Across America Labs at major institutions nationwide. To learn more, visit or follow on social media @SwimAcrossAmerica on Facebook and @SAASwim on Instagram. 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The Independent
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes take the plunge for charity swim
Almost 200 Marilyn Monroe lookalikes have made a splash at a Co Dublin beach for a Hollywood-themed charity swim. Sporting retro swimsuits and blonde wigs, swimmers dressed as the famous film star took the plunge at Balcarrick Beach in Donabate for Marilyn's Mater Paddle. Sunday's event, now in its second year, was organised to raised funds for women's cancer care in Dublin's Mater Hospital. The goal was to generate funds to support the hospital in speeding up cancer diagnosis, enhancing treatments and providing world-class care to women from all over Ireland who come through its doors.
