Jammo's English Channel Swim News

Regular Brisbanite, John Jameson - or Jammo as he is known by his mates - is planning to swim the English Channel in August, to raise funds for children's respiratory research at the Royal Children's Hospital.

Jammo describes himself as just a regular guy, who is really proud to be able to do something to help sick kids.

Jammo has always been athletic, taking part in triathalons, cycling and swimming over the years, but this is his first challenge of such magnitude.

He's been training for almost 12 months now, and at the moment is swimming about 30-40km each week.

"Although the training is hard work, I take my hat off to those kids at the Royal Children's Hospital," said Jammo.

"None of us would like to think that our children will end up in hospital but unfortunately some do. The least I can do is raise as much money as possible to give these children every chance possible. I would like to think that the community shares this concern and get right behind me to assist in raising funds. Who wouldn't want to help these children!"

"I have no doubt I'll finish the swim, but it'll be no world record. I'm hoping to finish in around 14 to 16 hours."

Jammo is aiming to raise $250,000, and all funds will be donated to the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation, and invested in respiratory research.

"I was really impressed and inspired by a young boy I met at the Royal Children's Hospital last week," said Jammo.

Young Coen has cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that affects the way his lungs work.

Cystic fibrosis currently has no cure, and means Coen spends much of his young life in hospital. Many kids with this condition are now living into adulthood, but scientists are still looking for better ways to treat this devastating illness.

"Research that will improve the outlook for young kids like Coen is so important, and I'm really proud that I can make a difference," said Jammo.

CEO of the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation, Karenlee Spillane said, "We're grateful to people like Jammo who invest so much time and energy into improving the lives of sick kids."

"It's an inspiration to see individuals getting out there and making such a huge impact on children's medical research," she said.

Please support Jammo by donating online.

"Donations of any amount can make a world of difference,' said Jammo.