Swim 5k in October

Simply follow the steps below to get involved. You’ll get a free swimming cap when you register and the encouragement from thousands of other participants in the Facebook group will sustain you throughout October.

Signing up is easy:

1. Register for your free swimming hat
2. Set up your fundraising page
3. Join our Facebook group
4. Get fundraising
5. Get swimming 5k in October

Under 18s are welcome to take part in the challenge, but must be registered by a parent or guardian; and be accompanied by a responsible adult during their participation in the challenge.

You must be over 18 to set up a fundraiser.

JustGiving or Facebook fundraising pages are the easiest ways to collect your sponsorship. Your money comes directly to Young Lives vs Cancer so you don’t have to worry about admin or bank transfers.  Set your page up in just a few seconds by clicking here.

Also a snazzy Young Lives vs Cancer sponsorship form will be included in your fundraising pack! There are handy instructions for how to pay this in on the form.  All you need to do is deposit your sponsorship into your own bank account, and then pay this in via our website.

Alternatively your friends can make a donation through our website  – if they choose this option please make sure they include your full name and supporter number in the form – just so we know it’s you!   

Yes, of course! The more the merrier.  Just share the Swim 5k in October sign-up form with anyone who would like to join.

Yes – you can join from anywhere! Unfortunately, we aren’t able to post our fundraising packs internationally, but you can print off your sponsorship form and progress tracker, and still be a vital part of Team Young Lives for Swim 5k in October Challenge. 

If you have questions or queries, please contact us at virtualchallenges@younglivesvscancer.org.uk or you can ask in the Facebook group here.