Samantha Bennett

Swim 8km in October 2025

My Activity Tracking

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My target 8 kms

Challenge complete!

Well.. it’s a wrap!! I’m a few days late posting this but I have officially completed the swim challenge (with time to spare). I’ve genuinely loved completing this challenge for such a great charity. What’s next I wonder - although first a short break from being in the pool quite so much 😁

300 lengths completed!

I’m now well on my way to achieving my target - will keep you posted how the next couple of weeks go! I won’t lie, it’s been tough at times to get in the pool but feel great when I’m in and swimming 😊

I’ve completed 1km!

Strong start to the challenge in the first few days and have already completed 1km. Will be back in the pool tomorrow after a few days off over the weekend 😊 Thank you for sponsoring me! 

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.

My Achievements

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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

£45

James Honey

Wishing you all the strength and courage for your 8km charity swim! What you’re doing is truly inspiring. We’re so proud of you and will be cheering you on every step (and splash) of the way. You’ve got this!

£40

Sandra Honey

Well done for taking on such a challenge for a wonderful cause. Xxx

£20

Anna Bennett

Good luck Sam! We’ll be cheering you along! Anna, Paul, Ols and Em xx