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As many of you know, I only started my open water journey in April this year. I am undertaking my biggest swim challenge, swimming the 11 miles end to end of Lake Windermere, in memory of my beautiful friend and a charity that was very close to her heart.

My beautiful friend Aimi, was running a local charity, Love4Life that supports teenage girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. 

Living in poverty, often with little adult support and guidance, these girls easily fall prey to outside influences such as gangs, older men who take advantage of them and to drugs and alcohol. Social media adds to their struggles, as they look into a world so different from theirs, and are tempted to engage with strangers and send inappropriate images.

The pandemic was particularly tough on many of these girls and their mental health.

Aimi shared with me first hand, many stories about how the team has supported and helped many girls to overcome their challenges and to live happier, healthier lives. 

Tragically, my beautiful friend was killed in May this year in a terrible accident.

Please help me to raise as much money as I can in Aimi’s memory to help the charity continue the work that meant so much to her.