SIR: Now in its seventh year, my Mile Swim Challenge continues to attract thousands of participants eager to take the challenge of swimming the distance of one mile. The Sharron Davies Mile Swim Challenge takes place from May 17 to 31, 1997 and can be swum at any pool across the UK.

You can swim the distance in one or several attempts spread over the two weeks. You can even get together with friends and each swim part of the mile.

This year we are aiming to raise £250,000 for the main beneficiary, the Cancer Research Campaign (reg'd charity no 225838) an independent charity founded in 1923 which funds about one third of cancer research in the UK. They are also the European leader in anti-cancer drug development.

All participants receive a certificate of merit from myself and, depending on sponsorship, raised badges, T-shirts and swim bags. This year, there're also five luxury holiday weekends in London to be won by the top fund-raisers.

Please, join me in May and Swim a Mile. Let's support the vital work undertaken by the Cancer Research Campaign and remember, you'll also be helping your own body when you take the plunge. For more information or an entry form contact the Swim Action Line on 01382 451146 or pick up an entry form from your local pool.

Sharron Davies MBE

Swim For Life

P O Box 159, Dundee DD1 9HF

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