About the challenge
What is the challenge?
Join thousands of others who are swimming 10km (10,000 metres) over the month of July to raise money to support children and young people with cancer.
Simply complete your 10k swim outdoors - head to your local lido, river, sea or lake between 1 - 31 July.
How you take on the challenge is up to you, whether you swim a little everyday or save it up for a couple of big swims a week.
If you don't have a safe place to compete your swim, it is fine to take on the challenge in your local pool, just let your supporters know.
This is your challenge, your way.
Sign up today here
How do I sign up?
Signing up is simple.
- Sign up here to request your free swim hat and set up your fundraising page
- Share, share, share. Make sure to tell everyone you know that you are taking on the challenge and ask them to sponsor you
- Get fundraising
- Swim 10k Outdoors This July
- Support children and young people with cancer
Safety Guidance
How do I complete the Swim 10k in July challenge?
To complete the Swim 10k challenge, simply swim a total of 10 kilometres outdoors during the month of July. You can break it down in any way that suits you, whether that’s a few long swims or shorter dips spread across the month.
Can under 18s take part?
Unfortunately this challenge is for over 18s only.
Can my friends and family join in?
Yes, of course! The more the merrier. Just share the registration link and ask them to join.
I live outside of the UK – can I join?
Yes – you can join from anywhere. Unfortunately we aren’t able to post out fundraising packs and swim hats internationally, but you can have all you need in the Resources tab. You will still be a vital part of Team Young Lives.
Do I have to complete the challenge in July?
This is your challenge, your way. While July is the official month, you can start whenever it suits you, whether that means getting a head start or finishing up in August.
Every kilometre counts, no matter when you swim it.
What happens if I can’t complete the challenge?
We are here with you every step of the way to help you complete the challenge. We have a support team on hand to give advice and top tips on completing the challenges and reaching you fundraising target. However, if you aren’t able to complete the challenge, please don’t worry, just make sure to let your sponsor know. If you need any advice or support on completing the challenge please email virtualchallenges@younglivesvscancer.org.uk
How do I track my swim?
Can I change the distance and dates of the challenge?
We suggest you just let your supporters know your plans.
About Fundraising
How do I collect donations?
You will automatically be set up with a fundraiser when you sign up. You can also select to set up a Facebook Fundraiser. These are the easiest ways to collect your sponsorship. All donations come directly to Young Lives vs Cancer so you don’t have to worry about admin or bank transfers.
You can also fundraise offline. You will also receive a Young Lives vs Cancer sponsorship form with your fundraising pack. This can also be found in the Resources tab. To pay this in deposit your sponsorship into your own bank account and then pay it directly onto your fundraising page as an offline donation. Alternatively there are handy instructions on the form of how to pay this in on our website.
Is there a fundraising target?
My swim hat or fundraising pack has not arrived.
