Marianne Curphey
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Fundraising for Aspire
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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
In September I set off to swim the Channel during autumn to raise money for people with Spinal Injuries via the Aspire Channel Swim. Many, many lengths of my local pool later, I have made it to the other side (22 miles) and I am now on my way back.
My last attempt at a Channel Swim was scuppered when I broke my leg and was in plaster for 8 weeks. It brought home to me how much I valued my mobility, and I wanted to do something for Aspire when I recovered. If you could support me that would be absolutely brilliant. I am aiming to raise £500.
After many, many lengths, much splashing, the occasional near-miss with other mad swimmers, and lots of cold evening outings, I am well on the way.
Aspire helps give independence to people with spinal injuries, providing equipment for everyday living, and support.
Aspire's services cover a range of areas and are available to new patients in the NHS Spinal Cord Injury Centres, to those who have just been discharged from hospital and to people who have been living with their injury for years. But whilst they are different in what they do, they all have the same goal – to help take someone from injury to independence.
Every penny raised goes to help people and makes a positive impact on someone's life. Thank you so much x
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