With only three weeks left to enter Swimathon 2013, Marie Curie Cancer Care is encouraging people in Surrey to sign up for the world's biggest fundraising swim.

Swimathon hits over 615 pools across the UK between 26-28 April. Funds raised by Swimathon will help support Marie Curie Nurses who provide free nursing care to people with terminal illnesses, in the place of their choice.

Nicola Piper – who has signed up for the Swimathon 2013 said: "I am undertaking the 5k swimathon on Sunday 28th April in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care. I completed the 2.5k swim last year so I decided to embark on the challenge of doubling my distance second time around.

"I wanted to take part in swimathon to help raise money for such a worthy cause, as well as helping me to achieve my own personal goals.

"I am really looking forward to being part of this again this year and taking part in the swim in such a positive and buzzing atmosphere."

Zoe Morris, Community Fundraiser said: "Last year 770 swimmers took part across Surrey and together raised a brilliant ￡60,918.08 for Marie Curie Cancer Care. We hope to raise even more in 2013, and want to let people know it's not too late to sign up and take part. It's a great way to get fit and every length you swim will help raise vital funds, so that Marie Curie can provide support to terminally ill people and their families."

Swimathon participants can choose from the 5k, 2.5k or 1.5k individual challenges, or take on Swimathon as part of a team in the Team 5k or Team 1.5k distance challenges.

Swimathon is open to all ages and abilities and provides a great form of exercise, which can help to relax the mind and body and also build endurance, muscle strength and cardio-vascular fitness.

Entries are open until 24th April 2013 at www.swimathon.org

For more information about Marie Curie Cancer Care visit www.mariecurie.org.uk