A celebration to mark £1-million of fundraising from an iconic charity swim was hosted by leading end of life charity Marie Curie.

Chief executive Matthew Reed congratulated the committee of the Padstow to Rock swim for raising the staggering £1,068,664 since 2011, thanks to the more than 4,500 swimmers who have taken part over the years.

The swim committee, volunteers, sponsors and representatives from the many organisations involved were treated to a cream tea and given an update on the impact this money will have to local caring services and thanked for their help and support in organising such a successful event.

Retiring swim chairman, Peter Tamblin, was presented with a gift and certificate to express thanks for his leadership with the event.

Marie Curie community fundraiser Lynda Thomas was also presented with a bouquet ahead of her retirement next month — having worked for the charity for more than 30 years.

Clinical nurse manager, Kathryn Bowman said “This amazing amount of money will make a real difference to local services across Cornwall. Thank you to everyone that’s been involved in this event.”

Marie Curie provides care and support to people at the end of life and their families. Last year Marie Curie provided care to more than 44,000 people across the UK in its hospices, as well as through nursing visits to people’s own homes day and night. Over the next five years Marie Curie aims to double the number of people across the UK being cared for and supported in homes, its hospices and through its free information and support services.  

Across Cornwall a large team of Marie Curie Nurses provide end of life care to dying people in their own homes and supports their families.

The date for 2025 has been announced, Friday, August 8, and the postal ballot is open until November 30.

To download an entry form visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/padstow-swim

If anyone is living with a terminal illness or have been affected by dying, death and bereavement, Marie Curie can help. Visit mariecurie.org.uk