Tom and April

Swim 8km in March 2025

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My target 8 kms

120 lengths this weekend

So we swam 120 length yesterday in an hour which now takes us to 220 lengths (5.5km) overall. We’ve got 2.5km left (100 lengths) - we can do this!  

Thanks to everyone who has donated and followed our journey so far - our new target is £1,561 which is 7 packs of happiness for a child under Great Ormond Street!. 

Thank you so much to everyone ❤️ we truly appreciate it! 

100 lengths!

Today, despite April having a thick cold and Tom having just played an hour long football match (they drew 1-1), the kids forged ahead and swam 100 lengths between them! The kids are exhausted but we go again next weekend 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated already, every £223 funds one pack of fun whether that be crafts, games or something else for a child in hospital. We need just £65 to buy a fifth pack. Please keep donating. 

Thank you!

We are so overwhelmed by your support so far thank you! 

Ps our t-shirt came today! 

Swimming 8km in March for GOSH Charity! 

Tom and April are challenging themselves to swim 8km this March (that’s 320 lengths of the local pool) to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).

Tom has suffered with severe life threatening allergies throughout his life and it has been a constant battle for us as a family to make sure he is safe and included. Great Ormond Street have given us the opportunity to have access to groundbreaking research and clinical expertise in an oral immunotherapy programme which will make a massive difference to Tom’s life. We are very grateful for everything they have done for us so far and what they plan to do for him in the future.  

With every kilometre they swim, and every pound raised, our family want to give back. We want to help to give seriously ill children, and children like Tom with complex health needs, the best chance in life and the best childhood possible.

Please help Tom and April to achieve their goal by giving whatever you can; no amount is too small to make a difference.

My Achievements

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25% target met

50% target met

75% target met

100% target met

First donation

£50 raised

£100 raised

£150 raised

£250 raised

£400 raised

£500 raised

£600 raised

2km

4km

6km

8km

Thank you to my Sponsors

£250

Magics Electrical

£200

Team Techjoint

Fantastic effort for a worthy cause.

£100

Corroless Eastern

Good Effort for a great cause.

£50

Emma And Andy

We are very proud of you! x

£50

Nana And Grandad

We are very proud of you. We know you can do it. Lots of love Nana and Grandad xxx

£50

Nanny & Pops

Best of luck Tom & April on your quest for 8km. We're humbled by what you both achieve.

£50

Uncle Dave

Go on little ones! Couldn't be more proud of you both xx

£40

Anonymous

£40

Kate Mansell

Tom and April - you are both amazing doing this. I wish you lots of luck. So proud of you both. Love Mrs.Mansell - Hoola Hoola!!!!!

£30

Simon Ward

Swim with the tide you two.

£30

Stuart Hardy

Well Done Tom And April. Great achievement for a worthy cause.

£25

Sarah

Go Tom and April! You're an inspiration.

£24

Thea & Cece

Go on Team Avery

£20

Worsley Family

Good luck and well done!

£20

Cameron Smith

£20

X Nicole, Ben And Maisy X

Go Tom and April!! Amazing cause <3

£20

Phil Collins

Good luck Tom and April!

£20

Jemma Mcdowell

Well done to you both !

£20

Karen Connell

Wow so impressive! Well done Tom and April and good luck for the last leg xx 🌟🌟

£20

Caroline Mcnicholl

Well done! From Caroline Tony Jude & elle

£20

James Ozturk

Good Luck Tom and April!

£20

Clare Funnell

Good luck Tom and April and well done for choosing to do this for such a fantastic charity.

£20

Elaine Nelson

Amazing effort Well done 👏

£20

Lucy R-d

Good Luck Guys! Love Pearl & Robyn x

£20

The Smith Family

Wow this is amazing! Well done both of you. Lots of love from Matilda, Henry and Elliot and parents xx

£20

Jane Rance

What a lovely thing for you both to do. Wishing you both lots of luck x

£20

Mattie & Flores

Well done Tom & April - you got this ! From Mattie & Flores Farrugia

£20

Hicks Family

Great cause, smash it kids!

£20

The Baker Family

Go Tom and April! You’ve got this, we believe in you! Very proud. Love Auntie Claire, Uncle Lex, Esmae and Jamie xx

£20

Dorothy And Vivian

£15

Beverley Proctor

£10

Samantha Spiers

Amazing job Tom and April!! We’re all cheering you on! Love Sammy, Andrew, Aidan, Ed and Elora xxx

£10

David Anderson

£10

Charlie & Ivy

£10

Grace Seager

Well done April and Tom! Love The Seagers

£10

Rebekah Blacklock

£10

Rebecca Foster

Well done Tom and April! Love from Ava, Darcey & George Foster x

£10

Janet

£10

Robbie

Good luck Tom and April!

£10

Amy De Villiers

Amazing cause. Well done guys, seriously impressive! Love pops, Oz, Amy and ads x

£10

Charlene Levett

Good luck April and Tom, what a fantastic thing to do!!! Well done, very proud of you! Love from Mrs Levett x x x

£10

Toby

Good luck Tom and April!

£10

Elvia Belda

Way to go Tom and April

£10

Maria

Good luck Tom and April ✨ Isabella xx

£10

Coral Avery

What a lovely thing to do for such a great cause. Love from Auntie Coral

£10

Brenda

£5

Amy & Scarlett

Good luck Tom & April xx

£5

Shivani Kaditham

£5

Lauren Bray

Inspiration to others and such a mental and physical challenge that I’ve no doubt you’ll smash! 👏🏼

£5

Zoe Anderton

£5

Pauline