"Every member of the team dug deep when it mattered most, and I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to take on this challenge with."
-Dan Green, MMF Director
A Challenge That Started Before Sunrise
At 6am on Friday 5th June, while most people were reaching for their first coffee of the day, six swimmers entered the pool at Ribby Hall to begin an ambitious 24-hour relay swimming challenge.
The LapPack Endure24 relay swim saw Ribby Hall regulars David Mason, Adam Taylor, Adam Gregson, Dan Green, Jack McGuinness and Michelle Tickle take on a continuous 24-hour challenge in support of a cause close to their hearts.
More Than Just a Swim
The team set out to raise £5,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice, supporting the specialist care and respite services it provides to children, young people and their families.
Thanks to the generosity of friends, family, local businesses, Ribby Hall members and the wider community, the target was not only met but exceeded with an impressive £7,909 raised at the time of writing and donations continuing to come in.
24 Hours in the Water
For our Director, Dan Green, the 24-hour relay was every bit as demanding as expected.
Over the course of the event, Dan completed an incredible 8.2 miles of swimming while running on no sleep. Reflecting on the experience after crossing the finish line, he said:
“What a 24 hours. Swimming 8.2 miles over a 24-hour period on zero sleep pushed me further than I expected. There were moments during the night when both physically and mentally it became incredibly tough, but remembering exactly why we were doing it helped me keep going. Every member of the team dug deep when it mattered most, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to take on this challenge with. We set out hoping to raise £5,000, and to see the total reach £7,909 is incredible. We’re grateful to everyone who donated, sponsored an hour, sent messages of support or cheered us on along the way.”
Thank You for Your Support
To everyone who donated, sponsored, shared the fundraising page, offered encouragement or followed the swimmers’ progress throughout the challenge — thank you.
