Leanne Ainsworth

2026 November Swimming Challenge

I’m swimming in November for families facing baby loss

I’ve committed to swimming this November for every much-loved baby sadly not here today.

Sands ensure that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of times. They campaign for change and provide training for midwives and healthcare professionals so that fewer babies die and fewer families experience the tragedy of losing their baby. Anything you are able to donate means so much.

Thank you.

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My Updates

Getting ready for November

Sunday 11th Oct

I've recently started getting back into swimming and had only done a couple of sessions when I came across this challenge. In for a penny, in for a pound. It's not going to be easy, and I'm definitely chucking myself in at the deep end (pun intended!) but it's for a great cause.

I wish charities like Sands didn't have to exist, but sadly they do. Bereaved parents deserve the very best support at the most difficult time imaginable. I can't bear to think too much about the impact pregnancy or baby loss has on a family, but I hope my swimming, along with the generosity of my family and friends, can go some small way towards helping Sands continue their important work.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£12.25

Keith Flaherty

Good on you

£10

Tom Swales

Good luck Leanne, what an amazing thing to do!

£6.56

Katie Almond

Well done Leanne! Keeping going!

£10

Shabana Bholat

£6.44

Angela Sharples

£6.56

Adil Rasul

£28.44

Danny Baldwin

Well done Leanne! 👏👏

£6.56

Ben Holden

£6.56

Jill Welfar

£22.97

Allison Sherrington

Good Luck, I'm sure you will smash it x

£33.83

Chris Kipling

Don't sink.

£12.25

Anonymous

You've got this ❤️

£33.83

Anne Ainsworth

Great idea Lil, you’re going to smash it.

£25

Debbie Bond

Well done, good cause! Enjoy the swimming! Xx

£22.97

Ron

£12.25

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