Polar Bear Challenge

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 Completed!

After 72 swims clocking up a distance of 41,990 metres or 26.09 miles, this winter’s Arctic Polar Bear Challenge is over for me. I have received 59 online donations and many more cash ones in the Winterfest collecting pot. The total collected after my last swim is £2,200.48, all of which will go to the Brightlingsea Winterfest Wellbeing Fund at a presentation on Sunday 12th May.

It’s been a fabulous five months which has been possible through the amazing support from so many people, particularly members of the Winterfest organising committee (Alix, Anne and Dave). I will be writing a special blog post about their support in the coming days.

In the meantime, I’ve washed my trunks and promised them a rest….at least for a week!

Thanks to everyone who donated or offered encouragement on those dark, cloudy and uninviting days. Maybe see you next year!

Love Sthiranaga / Darren x