Inspirational fundraisers like Alex have been pushing themselves to the limit so children’s hospices aren’t pushed to theirs
Ex-Worcester Warrior Alex Grove pushed himself to the limit by swimming the English Channel for Acorns. The retired sportsman completed a solo swim of the world’s busiest shipping lane in an incredible 13 hours and 57 minutes.
The epic swim, which saw Alex swim all the way from Dover to Cap Gris Nez, raised a jaw dropping £31,600.
He said: ““It was a long and gruelling swim but that’s exactly what I expected and had prepared for. Swimming the Channel is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one, probably more in fact.
“The Channel took just shy of 14 hours. Ultimately, I knew if I could deal with being uncomfortable for large chunks of time then I’d be fine.
“When I started to see the sand underneath me, I knew I’d made it then. As soon as it was shallow enough to stand up, I did, and I walked out exactly as I’d imagined for the last two years. I was a huge relief and I was delighted that all the training and preparation had paid off.”
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Worcester Pitchcroft 10k and Fun Run
Spiral Planet at The Nest
160ft Bungee Jump, Birmingham
Cannock Chase The Sun 10k
The Sugar Ray Leonard Roadshow Dinners – Birmingham
Acorns Benevolent Networking Breakfast
100 Squats a Day in February challenge
Sahara Desert Trek November 2023
Northern Lights Trek 2023
3 Peaks Challenge September 2023
3 Peaks Challenge July 2023
3 Peaks Challenge May 2023
3 Peaks Challenge October 2022
3 Peaks Challenge August 2022
3 Peaks Challenge June 2022
Land’s End to John O’Groats 2023
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London to Paris Cycle – Tour de France edition
London to Paris Cycle September 2023
London to Paris Cycle August 2023
London to Paris Cycle June 2023
Kilimanjaro Trek September 2023
Kilimanjaro Trek June/July 2023
Acorns Virtual Santa Dash 2021
Charity Christmas fayre – In Aid of Acorns
Nachural Summer Business Ball and Awards
Acorns Summer Splash photography competition
Acorns Summer Splash 12 hour Challenge
Acorns Eastnor Castle Abseil (Bookings Closed)
Acorns Ride Worcester (Cancelled)
The Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon
Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10K 2022
Protected: Acorns Skydive September 2021
Protected: Vitality London 10,000
Virtual London Marathon 2022
Protected: Santa’s Star Dash 2020
Machu Picchu Trek November 2022
London to Paris Cycle 2022
London to Paris Cycle August 2022
Machu Picchu Trek July/August 2023
London to Paris Cycle September 2022
Glow Walk 2021 for Acorns in the Black Country
Acorns Spooktacular Balloon Race
Kilimanjaro Trek September/October 2022
Grand Canyon Trek May 2022
Acorns Summer Art Competition
Acorns Virtual Everest Challenge
Vélo Birmingham & Midlands
South West Coast to Coast Challenge
The Great Birmingham 10k run
Sahara Desert Trek March 2023
Sahara Desert Trek November 2022
Machu Picchu Trek May 2023
London to Brighton Challenge
India Dalai Lama Trek October
Grand Canyon Trek September 2022
Edinburgh Full and Half Marathon
Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
Acorns Singers Summer Concert
