Fastnet for Hugo – Making Waves for Jack and Jill.

On September 14th, Eibhin Butler, Clodagh Sweeney, Thelma Jones, and Liz Duggan will take on an extraordinary challenge: a 22 km open-water relay swim from Baltimore, Co. Cork to the iconic Fastnet Rock – Ireland’s most remote lighthouse.

This is no ordinary swim. It’s a test of endurance and determination through the wild Atlantic Ocean, battling strong currents, unpredictable weather, and cold open waters. But every stroke has a purpose.

We're swimming to raise vital funds and awareness for The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, in honour of a very special little boy, Thelma Jones' grandson Hugo Yelverton.

Jack and Jill are currently supporting Hugo and his family with specialist in-home nursing care as they face the daily realities of serious illness. This swim is dedicated to Hugo – and to all the incredible families across Ireland who rely on Jack and Jill's life-changing support.

"Fastnet for Hugo – Making Waves for Jack and Jill" is more than a physical feat. It’s a symbol of resilience, love, and community spirit. The Jack and Jill Foundation empowers families to care for their seriously ill children at home, giving them precious time together outside the hospital environment.

With your support, we can help more families like Hugo’s. Please consider donating, sharing our story, or simply cheering us on from the shore.

Together, we can make waves – for Hugo, and for every child Jack and Jill cares for.

Fastnet for Hugo – Making Waves for Jack and Jill

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