This site uses cookies: find out more

Remove this message
Aspire Channel Swim 2021
  • SIGN UP!
  • Log In
  • The Challenge
    • - Preparation
    • - Challenge Calculator
  • Fundraising
    • - About Aspire
    • - Fundraising Tips
    • - Press
    • - Blog
  • Leaderboards
  • Leisure Centres
  • SIGN UP!
  • Log In

Aspire Channel Swim Blog

posted by Laura Haynes

16 November, 2021

Top fundraiser Victoria's friend sustained a spinal cord injury after she started the challenge

That day I went swimming, and it was just so much more poignant for me

0

posted by Laura Haynes

01 November, 2021

Jodie is swimming because she knows how costly being disabled can be

Had my husband survived we may well have been in very similar circumstances and therefore I’m happy ..

0

posted by Laura Haynes

01 November, 2021

Nicola is swimming because her son was paralysed by a spinal cord injury 9 years ago

My main reason for swimming is my mental health, I enjoy it because it’s ‘me time’

0

posted by Laura Haynes

01 November, 2021

Andy is a top fundraiser and swims to help his mental health

It helps with my mental health and doesn't exacerbate my physical health problems

0

posted by Laura Haynes

01 November, 2021

Ibstock Place School swam the Channel nearly 4 times!

I feel very proud of the pupil’s efforts in both fundraising and swimming

0

posted by Laura Haynes

28 October, 2021

Rob swims to help his anxiety and insomnia

I suffered a back injury when I was a teenager and I’ve suffered from back issues ever since.

0

posted by Laura Haynes

28 October, 2021

Talitha is taking on her 3rd Aspire Channel Swim despite having a long term mental health condition

​I gladly raise money for Aspire because they empower people to choose and take control of their liv..

0

posted by Laura Haynes

26 October, 2021

Elaine swims to manage her back issues and avoid more surgery

I hurt every day but until I am reliant on pain killers I don’t want to go back to the surgeon

0

posted by Laura Haynes

26 October, 2021

Lizzie is swimming because she feels lucky her spinal injuries weren't more severe

I find swimming is good for my mental health, if I’m in a bad mood or feeling anxious, a swim always..

0

posted by Laura Haynes

21 October, 2021

Samantha is taking on the Swim despite having Chronic Migraine

​My biggest challenge is convincing myself that I’ll be better off in the pool than in bed feeling s..

0
Previous Page Next Page

Latest Posts:

Terina is swimming because her mum was paralysed
Frances is swimming because her mum was accidentally paralysed
Cathy is swimming to lose weight
Noelle is swimming because her father was paralysed for 7 months before he died

Share your story..

Discover your inner champion. SIGN UP

About The Aspire Charity

Aspire ensures that everyone with a spinal cord injury has the opportunity to live an independent and fulfilled life. We receive no statutory funding, so every penny raised through the Aspire Channel Swim helps our vital work. Your funding is so important to us.

For more information, please visit www.aspire.org.uk

Page Links

  • Home
  • Sign up
  • Fundraising
  • Leaderboards
  • Rewards
  • Media
  • Social
  • JustGiving
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy

Contact Us

Aspire Charity, Wood Lane,
Stanmore, HA7 4AP.

0800 0370 880 swim@aspire.org.uk
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

Charity Information

Association for Spinal Injury Research, Rehabilitation and Reintergration

Registered charity number: 1075317 Scottish registered charity number: SC037482 Registered company number: 3744357 Ireland registered charity number: 20150181

Aspire logo Fundraising Regulator logo
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram