The HAFAD Swimathon 2011 comes to Fulham Pools on July 10, with the goal of raising £10,000 by swimming 26 miles in 12 hours. Or in other words, 1688 lengths!

HAFAD - Hammersmith and Fulham Action on Disability - intends to use two lanes of the pool throughout the day with swimmers swapping on a relay basis.

HAFAD is looking for able bodied as well as disabled swimmers to participate, the idea being for each entrant to set a length target and then look to raise a minimum sponsorship level.

Fulham Pools is an ideal location with an access ramp to the pool and full disabled changing facilities.

This is an inaugural event and HAFAD hopes to repeat on an annual basis.

If you would like to take to the water for a good cause, you can get further information by contacting James Coke on 020 7471 8515 or email james.coke@hafad.org.uk

You can also donate online to HAFAD online.

HAFAD is a local charity promoting equality for disabled people in West London. HAFAD delivers: benefits advice and direct payments support, an integrated service for young disabled people 11-25 year olds, employment support and job brokerage for work age disabled people and an information service for local people.

This year saw the launch of the HAFAD loyalty card, which provides cardholders, who includes clients, their carers and families with incentives and discount from local businesses. You can find more details about the card here.

 

 

June 15, 2011