Step Hoyland

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.

My Activity Tracking

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My target 15 kms

My Achievements

Updated Profile Picture

Donated to myself

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Received First Donation

First swim logged

Received 10 donations

Increased Fundraising Target

Completed it!

My Updates

🏊‍♂️ 1st Swim Done – 1KM Completed! 💙🧡

Sunday 1st Nov


Well, that’s the first one in the bag! 💪

Today I completed my first 1KM swim for the Sands November Swim Challenge! 🏊‍♂️

As some of you know, I’ve been on a bit of a health kick recently following a few health scares, and swimming has become a big part of getting myself fitter and healthier.

So I thought, why not put all those lengths in the pool towards something that really matters?

I’m taking on this challenge to raise money for Sands, a fantastic charity supporting families affected by pregnancy and baby loss. 💙🧡

1KM down, plenty more lengths to go! It’s a great feeling to have made a start, and knowing it’s for such an important cause makes every length worthwhile.

If you can spare a few pounds to sponsor me, I’d really appreciate it. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference.

👉 Sponsor me here:
https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/fundraisers/stephoyland

Thanks so much to everyone who’s supported me so far!

Here’s to the next 1KM! 🏊‍♂️💪

#SandsSwimChallenge #SwimmingForSands #1KMDown #MakingEveryLengthCount #NovemberChallenge


Thank you to my Sponsors

£5

Kerri Bohane

Well done Steve! you've got this!

£25

Richard Keen

Good luck Steve, great thing to do.

£5

Sophie M

Well done Steve!

£12.25

Anonymous

£28.44

Mark Chantrey

Go steady and don’t over do it! Well done. Xx

£10

Virginia Nagenthiran

What an incredible cause! Well done you! Keep going x

£23.45

Nicola & Lee Dent

Well done, keep up the good work!

£20

Wayne Abbott

£25

Jon Miners

Best of luck Steve!

£20

Mark Williams

Good luck Steve.

£20

Gb

Good Luck Steve!

£25

Simon Blythe

£23.45

Neville John Sparks

Good luck Steve

£20

Luke Gowen

Go get it, Steve! Well done mate

£6.56

Alan Fisher

Great cause Steve

£12.25

D T

Fantastic charity Stephen. Good Luck.

£50

Robert Kiely

Hats off to you Steve! Good luck!

£12.25

Martin Baverstock

All the best Steve

£12.25

Eddie

Best of luck Steve. Amazing thing to do for a great cause.

£5

Tim H

Good luck Steve!

£12.25

Gemma & Johnny Scrase

Go Hoyland!

£55.88

Ian Wells

Best of luck Steve.

£17.89

Justin Hyde

All the best. Go and smash it

£33.83

Charlie

What a great cause. Proud of you buddy! X

£12.25

Anonymous

Good luck Steve