Raising funds for UNHCR

Firstly, thanks to everyone for sponsoring our Rosemead Channel Swim Team. We’ve been overwhelmed by everyone's support, and we’ve raised more than £12,000 towards our new school’s sports scholarship scheme.

If you’ve been following our team’s progress, you’ll know that our first swim attempt was cancelled because the sea conditions were too dangerous. But, we have another swim window, and our team are hoping to swim the Channel this coming Saturday!

However, given the recent refugee crisis, we couldn’t possibly ‘touch down’ in Calais without acknowledging the humanitarian emergency that’s unfolding right now across Europe and the Mediterranean.

Whatever your views may be, we feel that children and families everywhere should be safe. More than 300,000 people have risked their lives to cross the Mediterranean Sea so far this year. Over 2,600 didn't survive the dangerous crossing. For this reason, in the final run-up to our swim, we’re seeking donations to support the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).  

Founded 60 years ago to help those forcibly displaced after WWII, UNHCR has assisted tens of millions around the world. The agency protects refugees and resolves refugee problems. In their support of the current crisis, they continue to urge everyone to put human life, rights and dignity first.

Wish us luck with the swim, and help us raise funds for UNHCR by donating via our new justgiving page: UNHCR