TUESDAY JULY 14
Tom, Jo and a couple of friends will be swimming (attempting to…), the 3 rivers of Cornwall, in one day! Approximately 36km in total.
We’ll be raising money for Reverse Rett. Rett Syndrome is a neurological condition which most often strikes previously healthy little girls between their first and second birthday, leaving them with multiple disabilities and medical complexities for life. Most children and adults with Rett are unable to speak, walk, or use their hands. Breathing problems, feeding tubes, seizures, anxiety, gastrointestinal, and orthopaedic issues are common. Most people with Rett syndrome are severely disabled and will need round the clock care for life.
Research has shown that people with Rett Syndrome do not have brain damage. They know and understand much more than their bodies allow them to show – but they are locked in, trapped by a body that cannot obey signals from their brain. Find out more - CLICK HERE
FUNDRAISING PAGE - CLICK HERE
Fal River. Approximately 15-17km
River Fowey. Approximately 11-12km
Helford River. Approx 10-12km
HELFORD RIVER
Starting on a spring high tide, up towards Gweek. Probably starting with head-up breaststroke as it’s real ‘creeky’ at the start! 5am start time. Swimming down stream, along the north side of the river until we reach Mawnan…
Approx. distance 10-12km..
60 minute drive to St Mawes
CARRICK ROADS / RIVER FAL
Approx start time 12.45pm…Swimming from St Mawes to Ruan Lanihorne, up the River Fal. Having to get the timing perfect or we’ll be wading through mudflats…
Approx. distance 15-17km.
RIVER FOWEY
Drive from Ruan Lanihorne to Lostwithiel…approx 40 minutes.
Approx start time 5.45pm. Approx swim distance 11km. Swimming from Lostwithiel to Readymoney Beach.
