10km Solent Swim - The Wholesome Warehouse

Hi there!

My name is Phoebe, and I have decided to swim to the Isle of Wight and back (around 10km) to raise money for The Wholesome Warehouse.

WHAT IS THE WHOLESOME WAREHOUSE?

The Wholesome Warehouse is a charity based in Storrington, West Sussex, that aims to create connections between those who want to give and those in need, mainly through using ‘The 3 F’s’: friendship, food, and furniture. Click here to go to their website to learn a little more.

The Wholesome Warehouse is an incredible organisation that has, quite literally, changed the lives of countless people - both givers as well as recipients. In practice, this has looked like furnishing empty homes, delivering food boxes, and providing an inclusive and supportive space for community at their base in Storrington. In the short two years that TWW has been up and running, the team have left legacies of gentle love, determined compassion and true change, and it has been a complete inspiration to witness.

WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?

Although the money raised from this event may be used for many things at Wholesome, you should know what I am hoping it will primarily go towards! The core team are full-time volunteers, and I would love this money to go to them! It will contribute to them being able to continue doing what they do so brilliantly.

WHAT AM I DOING?

The swim to the Isle of Wight and back is around 10km (marathon distance for swimming), and will take me roughly 4-6 hours, depending on the strength of the tides, currents and waves on the day. I have been training for around three months and feel very excited (and slightly nervous...)! I will be escorted by two safety boats, including a kayak and a RIB lent by Dell Quay Sailing Club (thank you, Dell Quay!!). The team is Harry Sullivan (kayaker), Henry Bettle and Matthew Pearson-Miles (skippers). (And, of course, my wonderful family and friends as morale-keepers!) Thanks, team!

I would love your support, so please do consider donating to this most INCREDIBLE organisation. Go on, Wholesome!

Oh! And I'm doing it on Saturday 3rd September 2022. (Or the 4th should conditions be better)!