Community support worker Patrick Allen is well on his way to swimming 25km at Farnham Leisure Centre in aid of Action for Carers – and is on the lookout for sponsors.
He has raised £385 so far, and is hopeful of raising more before completing 1,000 lengths of the pool this December.
He can be sponsored on the JustGiving site via the link https://tinyurl.com/293e3mf8
Action for Carers Surrey is a cause close to Patrick’s heart having called on the charity’s support himself in the past.
There are 115,000 unpaid carers in Surrey looking after someone who couldn’t manage without them.
Caring can be extremely isolating and can take its toll – it can affect all aspects of life. Action for Carers are there to support by phone, through face-to-face meetings, support groups and workshops. They help with benefits advice, advocacy, give practical help and provide a wealth of information and free events.