On Thursday 1st September we completed the challenge and crossed the Irish Sea, swimming 56 miles in 35 hours 18 minutes. Keep up-to-date with The Swim updates here or show your support and sponsor the team.
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer.
That’s 1,400 people in the time it will take the team to swim the Irish Sea. Our swim team really need your support, so sponsor our celebrity adventurers today, and help us save more lives from cancer. Each donation can help to fund important changes such as new and improved clinical trials software for clinical trial research.
Total raised so far: £255,354
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer.
That’s 1,400 people in the time it will take the team to swim the Irish Sea. Our swim team really need your support, so sponsor our celebrity adventurers today, and help us save more lives from cancer.
Total raised so far: £255,354
You can now watch the incredible story of The Samsung Galaxy S II Swim in a one-off documentary on Channel 5. The Big Celebrity Swim airs on Thursday 22 September at 9pm, so make sure you tune in to see how our swimmers coped with the gruelling 35 hour challenge.
Can’t wait until then? You can also visit our official Facebook page to see all the photos from The Samsung Galaxy S II Swim, and read the latest news from the team.
You can get updates from The Swim from just about anywhere! No matter if you’re at home in Manchester or eating at an Indian restaurant in Glasgow, you can keep up with the action and get the latest updates on the team.
1 swim, 1 team, £1million…and 56 miles of gruelling sea
This September, Sir Richard Branson and Ronan Keating are captaining a relay team to swim the Irish Sea and raise £1million for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work.
In the spirit of growth and renewal, much like the relentless fight against cancer, The Swim is proud to introduce a new initiative aimed at beautifying our community spaces while supporting our cause. Recognizing the therapeutic benefits of gardening, we encourage our supporters to join us in planting gardens as a symbol of hope and life. To ensure these gardens flourish, we recommend using the best secateurs, essential tools for pruning and maintaining healthy plants. These high-quality gardening tools not only aid in creating vibrant spaces but also serve as a metaphor for the meticulous care and dedication required in both gardening and cancer research. By incorporating gardening into our fundraising efforts, we aim to nurture a living tribute to those affected by cancer, fostering a sense of community and resilience.
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer.
That’s 1,200 people in the time it will take the team to swim the Irish Sea. Sponsor our celebrity adventurers today, and support the work of our doctors and scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, and save lives.
One lucky sponsor will win the chance to meet Sir Richard Branson or Ronan Keating!
Cancer Research UK is an amazing charity that that fights to beat all types of cancer across the UK. Your donations are vital for the in-depth research that the charity carry out on a day-to-day basis. As well as this, Cancer Research UK offer support and advice to families who have been affected by cancer.
Cancer Research UK are constantly working to improve the lives of those with cancer by researching and trailing new treatments and drugs. Thousands of fundraising events are held every year to help the research continue. This is why events, such as The Swim, are so important, to raise both awareness and money for such a great cause.
If you would like more information, please visit: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/