A year ago my lovely Mum was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted to Rowans Hospice and died there in June. Throughout her stay she was treated with the utmost care and respect by every member of staff, and they supported us as her family too. I have worked as a doctor at Rowans since 2004 and am so proud of the team I work with, and want to say thankyou.

As a teenager, Mum swam in the sea every day over winter one year, just for fun. I thought this would be a good way to remember her adventurous spirit and to raise money for this incredibly important cause.

I would be so grateful if you would consider supporting me by donating to Rowans Hospice in memory of Rosemary Lavis. Or join me for a dip in the sea any day in December or New Years Day at Lee on Solent (by The Shack) - I'll post times and updates on facebook.  

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