A 24-hour charity swim challenge is taking place this weekend for a teenage Southport boy who is in remission from blood cancer.
People are invited to support the ambitious challenge, which began at Marshside Health Club in Marshside in Southport at 1pm on Saturday (17th January 2026) and is due to finish at 1pm today (Sunday 18th January 2026).
Funds raised will go towards Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
The swim has been inspired by Harrison Dale, a 15-year-old pupil at Stanley High School in Southport.
In March 2025, Harrison, who learnt to swim at Swims’cool, trains at Marshside Health Club and competes for Southport Swimming Club, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
You can sponsor here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/24hourswimforalderhe
Organisers said: “We’re LIVE right now.
“Marshside Health Club’s 24-Hour Sponsored Swim is already underway, raising funds for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Oncology Ward.
“Last March, one of our own, Harrison, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
“After months of intensive treatment at Alder Hey, he’s now in remission — back at school, back in the gym, and back in the pool. This swim is our community saying thank you… and helping every child still fighting.
“Calling our local businesses + corporate partners
“If you can donate today, we’ll give your business:
Shout-outs during the 24 hours
Tag + thank you on our updates
Included in our supporter appreciation post
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“Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/24hourswimforalderhey?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL
“If a donation isn’t possible, a share would be amazing — it really helps us reach more people.”
Holly Hibbott from Swimscool said:
“Thanks to the remarkable care of the team at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Harrison is now in remission.
“Now, our community is coming together — to say thank you, to give back, and to support every “We are hosting a 24-Hour Sponsored Swim at Marshside Health Club Pool.
“Swimmers from:
Southport Swimming Club
Swims’cool
Marshside Health Club
Stanley High School
“…will take turns swimming around the clock, keeping the pool active for a full 24 hours — no breaks!
“Every donation from this fundraiser will go directly to purchasing projector equipment for the Oncology Ward — bringing comfort, distraction and joy to children during long treatment days and hospital stays.
“This is about community, hope, and making a difference together.”
- If you can support the appeal in any way, please email Holly Hibbott at Swinscool at: lessons@swimscoolmhc.co.uk or message her via Facebook: (20+) Facebook
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