My Story

For the second year in a row I'll be tackling Swim Serpentine to raise funds for the wonderful Mintridge Foundation. The only difference this year is that I'll be swimming the 2 mile race, adding an extra mile to my distance from 2021.

The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.

Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Skype and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.

As a Mintridge Foundation ambassador I have been able to see first-hand the fantastic work of Mintridge. I am so grateful and excited to fundraise for this fantastic charity, with the hope of giving more young people the opportunity to work with the incredible Mintridge ambassadors. My fundraising challenge is the Swim Serpentine open-water swim event, where I will be swimming 2 miles. If you would like to support the Mindridge Foundation, as well as joining me on my journey from gymnast to open-water swimmer, please consider donating. Any support with this would be much appreciated!