Macclesfield Castle Rotary Club Annual Swimathon

For more than 20 years the Annual Swimathon organized by the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle has become one of the most anticipated community events in early spring in Macclesfield.

This year will be the 24th Swimathon which has so far it has raised over £180,000 for local charities and community organizations. Half of the money raised through sponsorship by teams of swimmers from local community groups and schools goes to their own nominated project or charity. The Rotary Club uses the other half in community projects in Macclesfield. Among those which have directly benefited are The Rossendale Trust, East Cheshire Hospice, Childline, Christies Fighting Cancer, NSPCC, Francis House Hospice, Macclesfield Disability Forum, and East Cheshire Eye Society.

Rotary Club President John Knight says, “I am delighted to announce the date of this year’s Swimathon, on the afternoon of Sunday 8 March at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. The total number of places is limited so if you are a local school or community group, enter a team of swimmers, organise sponsorship and come along and enjoy an afternoon of fun; and at the same time raise some money for your nominated charity. Oh, and don’t forget – bring your supporters to cheer you on.”

Some of the operating costs of the Swimathon are covered by a generous donation from Beaverbrooks the Jewellers, but everyone involved in the organization of the event and on the day is doing it on a voluntary basis in line with the Rotary motto ‘Service above Self’.

For further information or to enter a team please contact Tony by email: tonyrotary1001@gmail.com.