August 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Swim 10km in August

Name: Swim 10km in August
Start: 2025-09-30
Location: Swim 10km in August

Dive into Swim 10 this August and take on the challenge to swim 10km across the month!

Every stroke will help children living with cancer. Around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer every day. With your support, Children with Cancer UK can continue funding vital research and working towards a world where every child and young person survives cancer and thrives.

Join the challenge here

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Wherever you are!
August 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
0800 222 9000
[email protected]

What to expect from Children with Cancer UK

Sign up today and start fundraising to unlock your T-shirt, swim cap and medal!
Reach your goal and fundraising milestones with excellent support through the challenge!
Raise £150 or more, and you will receive an exclusive medal to celebrate your achievement.

Help to fund lifesaving research

Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.

Support for families
in crisis

Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Become a champion
for change

You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.

Join with your own place

By signing up and walking just two miles a day this September, you will help fund life-saving childhood cancer research whilst keeping the memory alive of those who have lost their lives to childhood cancer.

Join our Walk 60 Miles in September Challenge

Where your money goes

Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.

Cancer diagnoses

Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.

New treatments

8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.

Safer therapies

We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.

Funding research

We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.

Fighting childhood cancer
Research	44p
Supporting Families	15p
Raising Awareness	21p