04/11/2026
We wish Rowan all the best for Friday.....Six hours....Five beaches...One incredible challenge.
This Shropshire practice nurse is taking on an extraordinary cold-water swimming challenge in memory of her friend and inspiration, Eric Lucas.
Eric was a remarkable 101-year-old World War Two veteran and one of the few survivors who landed on the Normandy beaches on D-Day in 1944. Rowan knew Eric for around 10 years and was inspired by his stories, humour and incredible spirit. Sadly, Eric passed away peacefully on 26th August, surrounded by his family.
Rowan will attempt to swim off each of the five D-Day landing beaches, spending 11 minutes in the water at each beach consecutively.
With water temperatures expected to be around 13°C, the challenge will take just over six hours. 🥶
Good luck Rowan! To donate please head to https://gvwhl.com/KBG66 - thank you!