Ella & Sophies swimming challenge.

Swim 8km in March 2026

March 11th (3rd swim)

Water temp at Arundel lido this morning was 14 degrees so another very cold swim but we did it and are well on our way to our target. Sophie is over 3km now and I've done oevr 2km. That may not sound like much but trying to fit this challenge into our busy working and parenting lives is a challenge in itself ;) 

March 9th (2nd swim)

Great swim today at Petersfield lido. Sophie smashed out 44 lengths and I managed 30 before getting too slow from the cold. Huge thanks to everyone who’s donated so far. It really means a lot. 

March 2nd (1st swim)

Arundel lido was cold this morning but the sun was shining. Sophie swam 40 lengths (1km) and I managed 25 (625m). Both feeling chuffed and optomistic :) 

Sophie and I hope to swim 8k this month for Great Ormond Street.

We both enjoy cold water swimming so thought we'd take on this challenge to help raise money for Great Ormond Street. I'm sure some days will be easy and some will be hard, but none will be as difficult as the days the children in hospital are facing! Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity raises funds to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. If friends and family can support out efforts we'd be really grateful. Thank you x

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Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Michael Collins

Enjoy the challenge!!

£50

Anne Todd

Good luck Ella. Put the wet suit on so you don’t freeze!

£25

Ed Collins

Well done both of you 👏👏👏👏

£20

Alex Todd

Go for it!

£10

Ella Todd