A “let’s go big!”challenge to the corporates taking part in the 50th anniversary swimarathon

FOR the Swimarathon’s 50th anniversary the Lions Club is challenging the Island’s corporate teams to make a combined effort to raise £50,000.

The organisation that raises the most money towards achieving that figure will receive a special commemorative trophy in recognition of their achievement.

“Organisations agreeing to match the funds raised by their teams is a fantastic way to recognise the commitment of their staff,” says Swimarathon organising chairman Lion Steve Taylor. “And, of course, it will have a significant impact the final sum raised!”

The Lions Club, supported by sponsors Ravenscroft, has named the Community Hub at Maison des Landes as the principal beneficiary of the 2022 event. Currently Maison des Landes, the only hotel in the Channel Islands designed especially for people with disabilities, is undergoing a multi-million pound redevelopment and, when it opens in 2023, it will include an exciting new initiative by the Trustees called the Community Hub, which will provide a new social space and meeting place for Jersey people who are disadvantaged by old age, infirmity or disability.  It  will be open to local community groups, charities, disability organisations and individuals alike. Local Community Hub users will be able to enjoy the facilities of the newly refurbished hotel, including the restaurant, lounge and orangery, large tranquil gardens with beautiful views, a treatment room and a fully equipped hydrotherapy pool. 

“The Community Hub will offer an enriching and relaxing experience for local people in a social space designed specifically around their needs,” says Lion President Bill Harris. “With Maison des Landes being the longest ongoing project of the Jersey Lions, it is very fitting that our 50^th Swimarathon should support this great new facility and we are confident that our corporate supporters will respond to the challenge.”

The 2022 Swimarathon, sponsored by Ravenscroft, will be the 50^th event and takes place at Les Quennevais pool between 9 and 13 March. To date 411 teams have registered but there are still some slots available, particularly on the Saturday and Sunday.

Details of availability can be obtained from administrator@lionsswimarathon.org. 

Further information from Lion Steve Taylor, tel: 07700 861056 and swimarathon@lionsclubofjersey.co.uk