Rajen Patel

Swim 8km in October 2025

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My target 8 kms

First swim

Hi everyone 1st swim done and clocked up 971 meters. Pushed myself and achieved the most distance I have ever done. Here’s to more swims :) 

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

I’m challenging myself to swim 8km this October to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).

Childhood is special. It should be a time of joy, wonder, curiosity and fun. Of making friends, making mistakes, and growing into the adults we become. But it’s also fragile, and sometimes all too brief.

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.

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.

Please help me to achieve my goal by giving whatever you can; no amount is too small to make a difference.

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First donation

£100 raised

£250 raised

£500 raised

2km logged

4km logged

6km logged

8km logged

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Meera Jogia

Good Luck Raj! What a great achievement! Very proud of you! Love Mum, Dad and Meera! X

£50

Dimpi Lad

Rajen my little bro, I know you are passionate about swimming, going to lessons and always trying to beat your best time. I am so proud of you being in this challenge to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, worthy cause and to support children in need ❤️ All the best and you will smash it x 🏊🏽‍♂️

£50

Sonal Yadav

Good luck Raj, we are all so proud of you and how well your swimming has come along! You can do this!! Masa you will smash it! Goodluck from Reya, Rayan & Kaylan xx

£50

Divali Patel

“So proud of you, my son rajen. Taking on 8km is such a big challenge, and you’re doing it with such courage and heart. This donation is a little way of showing how much I believe in you — and in the difference you’re making for the children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Swim strong, we’re all behind you!”

£40

Nisha & Aash

Good luck Raj, hope it goes well. What an achievement from not being able to swim to swimming 8k! All the best, Nisha & Aash x

£25

Imtiaz Mazhary

All the best Rajan

£25

Nina Keshani

Dear Rajen, Many congratulations on your wonderful charity effort for swimming. 👏🌟 Your dedication and kindness will truly make a positive difference. Wishing you continued success and happiness in all the great work you do. With best regards, Nina and family.

£20

Bo Kaplan

Raj, I remember how passionate you were about learning how to swim. What a great way to raise money for a great cause. Good luck mate.

£20

Darran Spokes

Well done Rajen, great effort!!

£20

Sej And Fem Shah

Good luck Raj

£20

Seetal Patel

Good luck! Seetal, Rahul, & Dylan

£20

Melissa

Good luck!!

£20

Praful Varsani

Hey mate, good luck and keep it up!

£20

Sital Patel

Yasssss Rajen, you’re gonna smash this bro!!! Wishing you a bucketful of luck, and thank you for choosing such an amazing cause….. leave the arm bands at home they will only slow you down, you’ve come along way from chappatis and ketchup :)))

£20

Surekha M Patel

“Go Rajen! 🏊‍♂️ Every splash you make is helping the amazing children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Thank you for swimming with so much heart and inspiring us all — you’re turning strokes into smiles and making a real difference!” Surekha M patel

£15

Anna Malinowska

£15

Noah Stanley

Go on mate! Excellent work!

£15

Parul Halai

£10

Divali Patel

Good luck rajen Ravji bapa

£10

Y Dattani

Great cause and GOSH make a difference!

£10

Leena Patel

Good luck! 😃

£10

Amrat Massi

Good luck rajen

£10

Bhanu Massi

£10

Vikita

Best of luck !