29th February 2008, 08/52
Take the plunge and join Swimathon 2008
Splash your cash for charity by signing up to this year's
Swimathon, which is taking place at two West Lancashire leisure
centres.
Nye Bevan Swimming Pool in Skelmersdale and Park Pool in Ormskirk
will be joining over 500 venues across the country for the world's
largest swimming fundraising event, which takes place from the 17th
to 20th April 2008
Hollyoaks star, Roxanne McKee, who is the face of Swimathon, said:
"By signing up for Swimathon 2008 you can achieve your New Year's
resolution of looking good and feeling good, whilst helping Marie
Curie Cancer Care to make a difference to the lives of tens of
thousands of terminally ill patients."
Now in its 22nd year, almost half a million swimmers have taken
part in Swimathon; swimming the equivalent of over 24 times round
the world and raising over £30 million for charity - and now you
can do your bit too!
Bill Lloyd, Chairman of the West Lancashire Community Leisure
Trust, said: "Swimming is a great workout and burns more calories
than other popular activities, such as running. So why not get fit
and raise money for a good cause at the same time. It's also a
great team activity for friends, families and colleagues because
you don't have to do it on your own."
Cllr Rob Bailey, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, added: "I applaud
the Trust for once again pledging to support this fantastic
fundraising initiative by hosting the Swimathon at their pools. It
is open to everyone, encouraging people to set their own personal
challenge by accomplishing a distance of their choice - so I'd urge
locals to join in and make it the best year yet!"
For further information regarding Swimathon, contact Nye Bevan Pool
on 01695 727 111 or Park Pool on 01695 576 325 or call the
Swimathon hotline on 0845 36 700 36. In addition, visit
www.swimathon.org
or www.mariecurie.org.uk.
For more information about the leisure centres across West
Lancashire, visit our Sports centre pages.
Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing totally free.
As well as providing a home nursing service, the charity runs 10
Marie Curie Hospices, which actively promote the best quality of
life for people with cancer and other illnesses, completely free.
In addition, the charity also runs the world-renowned Marie Curie
Research Institute, which investigates the causes and treatments of
cancer.
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