Take the plunge for Dougie Mac
Dougie Mac has launched a brand new fundraising challenge, The Big Swim, and is encouraging swimmers to grab their goggles and take part to raise money for their local hospice this summer.
Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just a beginner, Dougie Mac is urging people to take the plunge and sign up for a collective 52km swim to mark and celebrate 52 years of care at Dougie Mac.
Swimmers taking part in The Big Swim can pledge their own distance towards the overall 52km target and they can complete their pledged distance throughout July or during the Big Swim Finale Weekend at the end of July, alongside other Dougie Mac swimmers.
Deborah Vickers, Head of Business and Events Fundraising, said: “The Big Swim is a brand new challenge this year and we’re really excited. It’s a bit different to our other fundraising events as we’re giving our swimmers the choice of how far they swim and when they complete their pledged distance – so they can do their distance in one swim or over several sessions. All we ask is that they get sponsored for every length and keep a log of how far they’ve swam so it can count towards our overall total.
“To make the challenge even easier, we’ve partnered with Nuffield Health in Trentham who will let participants swim their lengths for free throughout July, or they can swim at their local pool at the standard rate. We’ll also be holding our Big Swim Finale Weekend on 26th and 27th July, where swimmers who wish to complete their distance in one go can do it alongside other Dougie Mac swimmers at one of our local partner pools for free.”
“We’re hoping this will be a really popular challenge for swimmers of all abilities. Our fundraising events and challenges are not only good fun, they also play a vital role in helping us to raise the money we need to continue our care and support services for local children, young adults and adults. So no matter how far you swim and how much you raise, you’ll be making a difference to people in our local community.”
If you’re ready to dive in to Dougie Mac’s Big Swim, you can find out more and register today here.
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