Gemma Shipp

I’m swimming 8km in March for GOSH Charity! 

This March, I’m taking on a challenge to swim 8K over the month to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. GOSH provides life-saving care and support to children with complex and life-limiting conditions, offering hope to families during their toughest times. 

That’s why Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity raises funds to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. For the children from all over the UK who are treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital every day, for children with rare or complex illnesses everywhere, for this generation and all those to come. Because no childhood should be lost to serious illness.

Having worked with individuals facing these challenges, I’ve seen firsthand how vital this kind of support is. That’s why I want to give back to this incredible charity and help them continue their amazing work.

And with every kilometre I swim, and every pound raised, we’ll be helping to give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhood possible.

I’ll be tracking my progress with logs and photos, and any donations—big or small—will make a huge difference. If you can, please support my journey and help me raise funds for GOSH or share this with others. Together, we can make a real impact!