Great East Swim
Countdown to event: Register nowDate: 16 June 2012 
Distance: 1 mile open water
Venue: Alton Water, Suffolk
Registration fee : £15
(50% off - was £30)
Minimum sponsorship: £100
About the challenge
Lots of us already know how great it can feel to get out into green spaces and take some exercise. Add to that the chance to achieve your goals, and raise money to change the lives of people experiencing mental health problems, and you have a truly wonderful day.
We are very pleased to be one of the partner charities in this exciting open water challenge. The one mile swim takes place at Alton water, in the midst of Suffolk's beautiful countryside.
Read on to find out how you can get involved in this exciting event for 2011.
Do good, feel great : Jump in and swim for Mind!
1. Mind Charity places. Secure a place in this wonderful swim through us for just £15 (reduced from £30), and commit to raising a minimum of £100 in sponsorship for Mind. We hope you decide to join our brilliant team!
2. Secure your own place. If you've been successful in securing your own place directly through the organisers - we'd love you to join us, and any funds you're able to raise will make all the difference.
Once you've secured your place, you can join the team by simply getting back in touch, and you'll receive all the fantastic support listed below.
Our support
We pride ourselves on giving everyone who joins Team Mind the support,
inspiration and admiration they deserve! After all, you’ll be raising money for a fantastic cause – one that saves lives.
We will be with you every step of the way, and offer all our swimmers a fantastic support package including :
- loads of training and fundraising advice
- regular e-newsletter updates
- a Mind T-shirt & swimming hat
- a dedicated and experienced project manager to provide plenty of support and advice.
We will do everything we can to ensure that you thoroughly enjoy your Great East Swim experience!
Any questions?
If you require further information, please contact us using this form, or call us on 0871 872 1144.
Why Mind?
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. By joining our team you will enable us to continue to provide support to the 1 in 4 people who experience mental distress in their life times.
Your sponsorship money will go towards important services such as the Mind Infoline. We have a dedicated team who respond to nearly 30,000 enquiries a year from people in need of information and support, many of whom are in crisis and have nowhere else to turn.
Register now