Man's 'phenomenal' 24-hour swim challenge gets underway

Martin Malone has travelled to Kent to raise money for Rebecca House

A local man is taking on a mammoth challenge by attempting to swim for 24-hours continuously, starting this morning (9am, 6 September).

Martin Malone is taking on the 'Big Swim' in aid of Rebecca House Children’s Hospice and The Children’s Centre - he's aiming to raise £50,000.

He's travelled to St Andrew's lake in Kent where he'll remain in the water for the entire time, stopping each hour at a pontoon to take on food and drink:

Martin's swimming challenge is just one aspect of fundraising efforts being undertaken by Expedition Limitless, of which he is a team leader.

The group is aiming to raise £200,000 over two years to support children and families across the Isle of Man.

For the 'big swim' Martin is being sponsored by several companies, including: 

• Zoggs
• Loganair
• St Andrew’s Lakes
• The Z Zurich Foundation 
• Visit Isle of Man 
• Josh Blue Fitness 
• Bikestyle Isle of Man 
• Zurich Isle of Man 
• The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

You can find all the details you need to sponsor Martin here.

Every donation is to be matched by the Z Zurich Foundation.