Thank you for taking part in The Big Splash for Aware.
We would like to sincerely thank all of you for taking part in The Big Splash for Aware 2024.
We directly support up to 40,000 people each year through our support and education services. We can’t do this without your help! The funds raised from events like The Big Splash are vital to maintain our free mental health support services, to ensure that we can always be there for people when they need it most.
Every conversation and every euro makes a difference. Thank you.
Couldn’t take part on the day but want to show your support?
If you couldn’t take part on the day but would like to show your support, please consider making a donation which will allow us to continue to provide support, education and information services for those who need it most.
A snapshot of the fun last year!
If you have questions about The Big Splash for Aware, check out our FAQ below.
The Big Splash for Aware is a fundraising initiative for national mental health organisation Aware. We are asking people from all over Ireland to take a dip at their favourite swim spot on Saturday 14th September to help raise vital funds for our services so we can continue to be there for people affected by depression and bipolar disorder throughout Ireland.
You can take part by registering for the event which takes place on Saturday 14th September. Please register here. When you register you’ll receive the event swim hat in the post in advance of the event.
This is a virtual event. People all over Ireland will take a dip at their favourite swim spot on Saturday 14th September.
Don’t worry if you don’t live near the sea, you can still join and take a dip in a nearby lake, river, or pool – or even challenge yourself to an ice bath or cold shower!
Absolutely! If you are part of a swim club/team you can register as individuals to receive your exclusive event swimming hat. Then take a dip together with your group/team on 14th September to show your support.
Alternatively, if you prefer to register as a group, please contact our fundraising team fundraising@aware.ie for assistance.
When you register you’ll receive our exclusive event swimming hat featuring the sun icon from our logo symbolising hope. You’ll receive it in the post in advance of the event. We hope to see you wearing it proudly on the day to show your support for mental health.
If taking part in an open body of water, please don’t go alone and follow the relevant safety advice on Water Safety Ireland.
It costs *€23 per person to register and you will receive an exclusive event swim hat. We are very grateful for any additional fundraising efforts or donations. Every euro makes a difference.
*Inclusive of postage/packing and standard Eventmaster processing fees.