100 lengths to raise £100 for Alzheimer’s Society

Sticking to your New Year resolutions? I certainly am!

I have taken it upon myself to raise at least £100 for the Alzheimer’s Society by swimming 100 lengths, that’s the equivalent of 2.5 kilometres or nearly two miles, which will take me an hour to complete.

At 12 noon on March 2^nd I will attempt to swim 100 lengths freestyle without a break at Wombourne Leisure Centre, Ounsdale Road.

It’s not going to be easy, at the moment I can only manage 10-15 lengths before I need a break. Plus after a festive season full of turkey, mince pies and the occasional pint I now have to stick to a strict diet and several hours training in the pool every week.

Four years ago my family and I were directly affected by Alzheimer’s when I lost my Nan to the disease. The Alzheimer’s Society helps the individual suffering with the disease and their family through what is a very difficult time.

So when you’re heading home after a tough day at the office to put your feet up, please spare a thought for me as I will be heading to the pool for yet another training session.

If you would like to support my efforts and help me reach my £100 target visit http://bit.ly/SuIi73  and pledge whatever you can. To keep up to date with my progress follow @sam_britto on Twitter.

Over 135,000 new cases of dementia occur in England and Wales alone every year, that’s one every 3.2 minutes.