John Downes will be braving the waters of the Atlantic on Sunday 9th August for the Inishbofin 12K Swim as part of The Big Splash for Temple Street Children's University Hospital.

It is a 12 kilometer swim from Cleggan (Galway) to Inishbofin. John will be setting off into the Atlantic on Sunday at 10.30am with a boat as a safety back up.  

The money raised from this event will go directly toward purchasing vital life saving equipment such as incubators, ventilators and dialysis machines for the children of Temple Street.

If you would like to show John your support and make a donation to this fantastic event please contact John Downes and please remember under designated donation to referene John Downes - Inishbofin 12k Swim as the event you wish to support.