I am aiming to raise £30,000 for Stonepillow, the Sussex charity that helped my sister Rachel, and so many others, rebuild hope.

I’ll be attempting to swim the English Channel, one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world, to raise £30,000 for Stonepillow who supported Rachel through her struggles with addiction and mental health.

Stonepillow provides life changing support to people facing homelessness, addiction, and mental illness. People like Rachel, who found moments of care, compassion, and stability through their work. They give people a second chance when the world turns its back, and I want to make sure they can keep doing that for others.

Rachel and I watched Young Woman and the Sea together last summer, the story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the Channel. I remember saying, “I’d love to do that one day,” and she laughed and said, “Don’t be stupid.”

So now, I’m doing it for her.

Every stroke will be for Rachel, and for everyone still fighting silent battles. Your donation, no matter how small, will help Stonepillow continue their incredible work across Sussex, offering shelter, support, and dignity to those who need it most.

Please donate if you can, share this page, and help me reach my £30,000 goal in Rachel’s memory.

Learn More about the work of Stonepillow here:

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Thank you

Lauren