Team Mintridge Dive Back Into Fundraising With The Swim Serpentine 2021
Team Mintridge Dive Back Into Fundraising With The Swim Serpentine 2021
We have waited a long time to experience the highly anticipated Swim Serpentine, but it was definitely worth the wait…
We can see why celebrities like Linford Christie and Minnie Driver were donning their wetsuits to join in the fun and games just like #TeamMintridge Superstars, Grace Harrison (2014 Commonwealth Games Finalist and Mintridge Gymnastics Ambassador) and Maya Henshaw (Loughborough University Undergraduate and 2020 – 2021 Mintridge Intern).
The Children with Cancer UK Swim Serpentine took place on Saturday 18th September and attracted swimmers young and old, new and veterans of the sport. We think it had something to do with the glorious sunshine that stayed for the duration of the day, and we were not complaining at all. Inclusivity is a huge driver in our work and commitments at the Mintridge Foundation and it was heart-warming to see so many ages, body shapes, ethnicities and backgrounds taking part for so many different reasons. The buzz of mass participation events is BACK!
The work of the Mintridge Foundation is what took Grace and Maya, our small but very MIGHTY team to the start line as they chose to raise valuable funds for a charity dedicated to supporting physical and mental wellbeing young people through sporting role models, and have they done us proud or what? Collectively, with their one and two mile swims, they have raised £780. Wow, not only did they smash their time targets, but their fundraising too!
To view the results from the day, click here.
With some slightly sore arms to report but beaming smiles, we could tell that our dream team loved it!
“The first mile was harder than the second, but I got into a rhythm and I loved it!”
To our swimmers, can we thank you enough? We don’t think so, but we will try. Enjoy some well deserved downtime, before we get you training for 2022…
Thank you to the team at London Marathon Events for bringing the fabulous atmosphere and race day experience back to life in a safe environment, we are very grateful! For our first Swim Serpentine as a charity, next year has a lot to live up to!
To our swimmers’ supporters, Team Harrison and Team Henshaw thank you. You are helping to achieve our objectives. Have no fear, there is still time to donate, and you can do that just here for Grace, and just here for Maya.. With your help, we can continue to grow and support even more young people thanks to your generosity!
Have you been running or swimming recently? We might be biased, but we would suggest using a Recovapro to aid your recovery and if you haven’t got one yet, head to the shop and enter the code “MINTRIDGE”, not only will you get a discount, but we will also enjoy a donation from our partners there too! Wink, wink…
If you would like to understand more about our mentoring programmes with elite athletes and how they can support the young people at your school or club, please contact Katie Smith.
If you are considering supporting the Mintridge Foundation as a business, organisation or as an individual, head to our SUPPORT US page below.
The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport.
Our team of Ambassadors - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Fitswarm and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.
The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.
The Mintridge Foundation
Unit 4, Shieling Court
Northfolds Road
Corby
Northants
NN18 9QD
Tel: +44 (0) 1536 447106
www.mintridgefoundation.org.uk
