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I’m taking part in a cross channel swim relay team to raise money for Aspire, the spinal cord injury charity. Having worked in a major trauma centre as an emergency medicine doctor I am very aware how devastating the news of a possible spinal injury can be. Aspire is an amazing charity that is there to empower anyone with such an injury to be able to re-enjoy a fabulous full life. From early practical support including welfare benefits advice, temporary accessible housing and help with independent living, access to assistive technology and assistance with fund raising for essential specialist equipment.

Having come very close to needing this help myself when I dived in the shallow end of a pool very recently (I hadn’t realised the floor of the pool could be raised) I am even more aware that we are all vulnerable. 

I love swimming, I train regularly in the pool & open water. The sea is not my favourite environment, I get nauseous very easily & I don’t like jelly fish. So this swim will be a challenge but I believe I am part of a great team, determined to complete the swim & raise a decent amount of money for Aspire 

Please give what you can & a big thank you from me & Aspire

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