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Swimming

Take part in a fantastic swimming event and help raise funds for those affected by dementia.

Organise your own swim
OYO Swim .
, Multiple dates
Multiple dates
The Big Dip
Four people in swimming costumes after just taking a dip in the ocean .
, Multiple dates
Multiple dates
Marathon Swims
Woman swimming underwater .
, 08 Nov 2025 London
08 Nov 2025
London
Swim for Dementia
Lady swimming front crawl in a pool .
, 01 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 Multiple locations
01 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025
Multiple locations

Contact our events team on 0300 222 5808 or email challenge@alzheimers.org.uk

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