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Great North Swim

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About the event

You’ll be taking part in the UK’s biggest open water swim. And you can choose the distance to best suit you, from 250m all the way up to 10km challenges.

There's more information for you about the challenge and distance options, on the event organiser’s website.

We'll support you all the way

  • Breast Cancer Now swimming cap and t-shirt

  • Plenty of fundraising and training support

  • Regular e-newsletters to keep you up to date

  • Support from a dedicated member of the team

Why your support matters

39% of women

Over a third of women in the UK do not check their breasts regularly for potential signs of breast cancer.

55,000 women

Around 55,000 women and 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK.

1 in 7 women

One in seven women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

We're here to help

If you have a question about the Great North Swim, pop us an email or call us on 0345 092 0804.

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