# Nicky Henson launches Swimathon 2007 Supporting Marie Curie Cancer Care

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/11/24/nicky-henson-launches-swimathon-2007-supporting-marie-curie-cancer-care/
- Published: 2006-11-24T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Actor Nicky Henson (Jack Edwards, Eastenders) launched Swimathon 2007 this week 
to support new charity beneficiary Marie Curie Cancer Care by committing to “Get
In and Swim” the epic 5K challenge at the event, 22-25 March 2007. Nicky, a keen
swimmer, who has recently been treated for cancer, undertook a prestigious training
session at Richmond’s Pools on the Park with Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew,
MBE who has supported Swimathon since its inception 21 years ago.

“It’s a big challenge to swim long distance but I’ve had some great training tips
today from Duncan which I’m looking forward to putting in to practice. I am so pleased
to be part of this important campaign which is helping to raise funds for Marie 
Curie Cancer Care and hope other people will join me in supporting such a worthwhile
cause.” said Nicky.

Swimathon is open to everyone, inviting people to set their own personal challenge
by accomplishing a distance of their choice. Swimathon will take place across 600
swimming pools nationwide, over four days – 22-25 March 2007.

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more: www.swimathon.org

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