Sam’s 16km Swim
Hi everyone. This October, I’ll be diving into a challenge that’s close to my heart — swimming 16 kilometres to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
The official challenge is to swim 8km over the course of the month, but I’ve decided to double it.
Why GOSH?
Great Ormond Street Hospital does incredible, life-changing work for seriously ill children and their families. Every day, they support young patients with complex conditions, giving them hope, care, and the best chance at life. The hospital relies on donations to fund research, buy specialist equipment, and provide family support services — things that make a real difference at the hardest moments.
I wanted to give back in a way that felt meaningful, and for me, that means swimming.
Why 16km?
As an ex-swimmer, I saw the 8km challenge and knew I could do more — so I’m doubling the distance to push myself and hopefully inspire double the support.
This won’t be easy. It’s been a long while since I’ve trained for this kind of distance, and 16km is no small feat. But if I can use something I’ve loved my whole life to help children facing much bigger challenges, then every metre is worth it.
How You Can Help
I’ll be updating the page with every swim. If you can, please consider donating. Every pound brings us one stroke closer to helping a child in need.
Thank you for supporting me and supporting GOSH. Let’s do this — together. 🏊♂️
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.
