Ambassadors for swimarathon named
THE ambassadors for this year’s Skipton Swimarathon have said how proud they are to be associated with the long-running event.
Director of Public Health Dr Nicola Brink said it was an honour and privilege to be asked to be involved with the event once again.
‘Both my children participated in the swimarathon when they were younger and over the years I have seen the event going from strength to strength, supporting charities at the very heart of island life,’ she said.
‘I am looking forward to working with my fellow ambassadors to promote this very worthwhile event.’
Min Henry founded Guernsey Swim All Seasons, an open water swimming community that creates awareness of the mental and physical benefits that sea swimming can provide, in 2020.
‘The Skipton Swimarathon has always been synonymous with fundraising to support local charities,’ she said.
‘I am honoured to be an ambassador for 2022 and look forward to being part of the swimarathon family, where seniors are passing the fundraising baton on to our children, the future of the event.’
As the general manager of Grow Limited, Jess Aughton is at the heart of the day to day running of this year’s main beneficiary. The Guernsey charity, which supports people with a learning disability, is looking to raise funds for the redevelopment of its Coutanchez site. Money raised at the event will contribute towards fitting out the training cafe, which will be open to the public on completion.
The Skipton Swimarathon is jointly organised by the Lions Club of Guernsey and the Guernsey Round Table, and will take place between 5 and 9 October 2022.
Registration will open to the public in June at www.swimarathon.org.
