Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Healthy eating and exercise is crucial to a child’s well-being, improving ability and behaviour.  As a chef and a father, I can see this first-hand.

ESSA is such an important charity promoting the teaching of swimming in schools and getting children active as part of their education. They organise swimming, diving, water polo and synchronised swimming competitions both nationally and internationally and is run entirely by a team of volunteers. The following link explains more about the charity and what they do http://www.essa-schoolswimming.com/about.html.

With a young child who loves swimming, I really support this charity and organisation and would be very grateful if you can help me raise some money to support their great work. There are too many children who have not had the benefit of learning to swim which is not only a shame but can hold potential risks – everyone will be near water at some point in their lives!

I have run a few marathons and did my first London Marathon last year.  It was a huge achievement and spurred me on to complete this year's Virgin London Marathon in a shorter time.  I’m aiming for sub 3hrs30!!. All support is hugely appreciated and every penny counts!

Let’s get our children in the water and make a splash!!

Thanks again for all donations, sponsorship and support.

Hoggy