Jo Charles

Jo's Aldeburgh Boxing Day Swim 2019

Fundraising for Art for Cure
£450
raised of £500 target
Aldeburgh Boxing Day Swim 2019, 26 December 2019
Art for Cure

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RCN 1175161
We hold art sales and other events to fund research and care for breast cancer

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Last year I decided to go out of my comfort zone and take a dip in the cold Aldeburgh sea on Boxing day along with 200 other 'swimmers'. I use that term loosely as it's more of a doggy paddle to keep your body moving and stay warm. It was probably the longest 2 minutes of my life but I felt a sense of achievement and raised a good amount in the course of it.

Please support me again however small amount it all adds up. This will go towards my next big challenge for November 2020 - a bike ride, over 350km in Southern India. I will be 50 in June and wanted to set myself a goal that will test me to the limit. I have not ridden a bike properly since I was about 20. Having lost several friends to cancer, some who did not make 50 or 60 years of age, this is a cause close to my heart.

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About the charity

Art for Cure

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1175161
We hold sales or art and sculpture and other events to raise money for research into breast cancer and to provide support and care for those suffering from the disease.

Donation summary

Total raised
£450.00
+ £102.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£450.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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