Aspire Channel Swim

Our CEO is taking part in the @AspChannelSwim for the 10th year running! Raising vital funds since 2015, a 22 mile/35km distance over 12 weeks. DM us for the @JustGiving link! #charityswim #swimming @maryrfinnegan @Pinklinkladies

We’ve come to the end of #AspireChannelSwim2024! If you’ve reached France enjoy your champagne and croissants! If you're still swimming and fundraising keep going and just email us to let us know when you’ve finished so we know you’re ready for your certificate and medal...

It's the last #FundraisingFriday of the #AspireChannelSwim2024 but it's not too late to qualify for a medal! All you need to do is raise a minimum of £25 so #JustKeepAsking everyone you know to sponsor you...

When he left hospital Stephen had to go back to his bedsit before he found out about an @AspireCharity property nearby. “Having a shower where I could now get in and out whenever I wanted was massive!” #WhatWeDoWednesday Read Stephen’s story: aspire.org.uk/Blog/from-inju…

It's the final week of this year's swim! When you finish, tell everyone you know and share on social media about your fantastic achievement swimming 22 miles to support people with Spinal Cord Injury. And of course keep sharing your #JustGiving page too! #MondayMotivation

Last chance to enter our @TheMagic5swim competition! Just raise an additional £20 by midnight tonight and email swim@aspire.org.uk to let us know and you’ll be in with a chance to win a pair of their custom fit goggles.

There are only 10 days left in this year's #AspireChannelSwim! Keep sharing your fundraising page with everyone you know this #FundraisingFriday and don't forget you only need to raise a minimum of £25 to receive a medal once the challenge finishes.

Don't forget to enter our @TheMagic5swim competition to win a pair of their custom fit goggles. Just raise an additional £20 or more by midnight on Sunday 24th November 2024 and email swim@aspire.org.uk to let us know. Good luck swimmers!

Josh spoke with @AspireCharity’s Money Matters Specialist following his spinal cord injury. “We talked through things to check if I was missing out on anything I was eligible for and if I could make some savings.” #WhatWeDoWednesday Read Josh’s story: aspire.org.uk/Blog/from-inju…

Some tips on improving your front crawl to ensure you're making the most of your time in the pool #TechniqueTuesday swimming.org/masters/improv…

Swimmers, there are just TWO weeks left in this year's challenge. How are your fundraising and swimming going... can you see France yet? #MondayMotivation

Amazing!! Well done Pam! How does it feel to conquer the Channel again? #AspireChannelSwim

Competition time! Thanks to our partners at @TheMagic5swim we have one pair of their custom fit goggles to give away! All you have to do is raise an additional £20 or more between now and midnight on Sunday 24th November 2024 and email swim@aspire.org.uk to let us know.

Claire is swimming with her daughter Ellie because she had a spinal cord tumour. #SwimmerSaturday Read their inspiring story: aspire.org.uk/blog/claire-an…

Swimmers, it's #FundraisingFriday and with not long left to go in this year's swim, remember that you only need a minimum of £25 on your #JustGiving page to receive a 2024 medal once the challenge finishes - so #JustKeepAsking your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you!

On #WhatWeDoWednesday Einers says “The beginning period of living with a spinal cord injury is so important. Anything you can accomplish yourself just builds your confidence. Being in the @AspireCharity House has done that for me.” Read his story: aspire.org.uk/Blog/from-inju…

This article outlines reasons why it's better to put your head under the water when swimming breaststroke if you can... #TechniqueTuesday swimming.org/masters/breast…

We know it can be difficult asking people to sponsor you but it's worth trying - people you might not expect to be are often happy to support you as you take on this incredible swimming challenge. #JustKeepAsking #FundraisingFriday

Jasbir was helped by @AspireCharity’s Welfare Benefits team following her husband’s injury and says “Thanks to Aspire, this extra money is helping because we can commit the allowance towards the specialised physio.” #WhatWeDoWednesday Read their story: aspire.org.uk/Blog/from-inju…

Great advice on how to swim in a straight line (for when you don't have the lane to yourself!) #TechniqueTuesday swimming.org/masters/how-to…