Make a splash this June with a new challenge! 🏊‍♀️

Published: Thu, 05/23/24

Updated: Fri, 05/24/24

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TAKE THE PLUNGE WITH OPERATION SWIM

Swim the length of one, two, three or all five of the Normandy beaches this June to commemorate 80 years since the D-Day Landings.

D-Day. 6 June 1944. Allied Forces crossed the English Channel to liberate Nazi occupied Europe. They landed on five Normandy beaches – Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. This marked the beginning of the end of World War Two.

This June, UK Armed Forces charity, Help for Heroes is commemorating 80 years since the D-Day landings. We invite you to mark this with us by taking on the virtual swim challenge: Operation Swim.

THE CHALLENGE

Key Details

Date: 1 June - 30 June 2024

Registration fee: FREE

Fundraising target: £250

Throughout June, swim the length of one, two, three or all of the Normandy beaches.

By taking part in your personal and exciting swimming challenge, you’ll be providing life-changing support for veterans and their families – no matter where or when they served.

Once you receive your first donation, we will send you a free Help for Heroes Swimming Cap!

This is a virtual challenge, so you don’t need to be in Normandy. Simply pick your distance and head to your favourite swimming spot. Take the plunge indoors and head to your local swimming pool. Or brace yourself for some cold water swimming and find an outdoor swimming club near you.

Wherever you choose to swim, please make sure you are safe and, if swimming outdoors, that you are not alone and swimming is allowed.