Taking the plunge for charity

Wimborne Rotary Swimathon was a huge success and over £8500 was pledged by the 100 swimmers taking part.

The money will be split four ways so that each of the three nominated charities receive 25% and the final 25% will go to the charity which the individual swimming team has nominated.

The three nominated charities are Cancer Research UK, Age Concern-Wimborne & Wessex Autistic Society.

Since its conception seven years ago, £100,000 has been raised by the Wimborne Swimathons. President Stephen Protheroe said, “All the swimmers are to be congratulated for putting so much effort into this fun charity event. Clearly they all enjoy it. I would also like to give a special thanks to the staff at QE pool and the Poole Life Guards for the support they give us.”   

Next year the Swimathon will be on Saturday 21 Nov 2009. If you would like to be put onto the mailing list then please call Perter Douch on 01202 882936.