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We were approached about a remarkable little girl called Rosanna Ogden and we just had to share her story! Rosanna is 5 years old, and with a little help from friends and loved ones, is organising a sponsored swim for a UK heart charity.

Rosanna was born with a rare type of tumour called Rhabdomyoma and at just 6 weeks old she underwent heart surgery. We asked Rosanna a few questions about her sponsored swim.

So, why do you love swimming?
Rosanna: It makes me super fast and because it makes me feel happy.

Why do you think more people should swim?
Rosanna: Everyone should be able to swim by themselves so they can play in the water.

How do you feel when you’re swimming?
Rosanna: Happy!!

Are you excited for the sponsored swim? How far will you be swimming?
Rosanna: Yes! I am so so so excited. I am swimming one mile.

Are any of your friends doing the swim with you?
Rosanna: Yes, from my class, they are coming to support me.

What made you want to raise money for charity?
Rosanna: I want to raise it to help other people.

Do you see yourself swimming lots in the future?
Rosanna: 

Leading swimwear brand Zoggs has today announced that it has become the National Swimming Partner of David Lloyd Leisure, Europe’s premier, sports, health and leisure group with over 150 swimming pools.

Zoggs will be the sole supplier of poolside and swim teaching equipment in all 90 David Lloyd Leisure clubs in the UK and Europe, with the Zoggs brand further displayed poolside on swim caps, lifeguard and swim coach uniforms. Zoggs and David Lloyd Leisure will also be working on a number of initiatives to promote swimming in the group’s clubs.

Mark Hammersley, CEO at Zoggs, said: “Our new partnership with David Lloyd Leisure goes further to strengthen our position as the leading swim brand across the UK leisure and fitness channels and we are delighted to be working with the team at David Lloyd Leisure. David Lloyd Leisure sites have over 150 great pools in the UK and Europe and they have a huge commitment to swimming which matches our p