Stephanie is swimming the Cotswold Way in memory of her dad - a total of 102 miles, 6,528 lengths, in 102 days. 25th November 2021 - 7th March 2022

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On 7th March 2021 we lost our wonderful dad. Loved by many, he was taken from us very suddenly after suffering a heart attack.

We feel that dad had endured a prolonged period of stress caused by various events over the last few years.

I strongly believe if he was with us today he would tell us to look after ourselves and our mental health because every day is precious and we should 'make the most of life'.

Dad was one of many people who didn't realise how his mental health was affecting him physically, and I feel very strongly about raising awareness and helping people through times of stress.

Dad was born and raised in and around the beautiful Cotswolds. With this in mind, and linked with my love of swimming, I have decided to swim the length of the Cotswold Way - a total of 102 miles, 6,528 lengths, in 102 days. I will start 25th November 2021 with the aim to finish on Monday 7th March 2022, exactly a year after we lost our precious dad.

My chosen charities are Oxfordshire Mind, Hospitality Action, and Band of Builders because dad was a builder by trade and Director of his building business.

I would be very grateful for your support and donations!

Steph

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