Velindre’s fundraisers completed the extraordinary Alcatraz swim!

Heathwood Swimming is so proud that the team of 26 swimmers completed the 2-mile swimming challenge from Alcatraz Prison to Crissy Field Beach on 19^th May 2025. Conditions were challenging, but - led by Velindre Ambassador Dave Tonge - the incredible swimmers bravely took on the cold, choppy waters and strong underwater currents of San Francisco Bay to raise a mind-blowing £75,000 to date for Velindre Cancer Charity.

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