Sue Groom

Sue's Solent Swim 2021

Fundraising for Aspire
£1,372
raised of £1,000 target
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Solent Swim 2021, 4 September 2021
Aspire

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We support people with Spinal Cord Injury to help them live full, independent lives

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In February 2019 I had a hip replacement and swam 100 miles in lakes and pools in fourteen weeks. In September 2020 I swam 6.5km along the River Arun. Thank you very much to all my loyal supporters for your generosity over the last few years.

This year I have signed up to swim across the Solent from Stokes Bay to Ryde Sands on the Isle of Wight on 4th September. The swim is 2.5 – 3 miles depending on the tide. And that is the challenge for me – I’ve done hardly any swimming in the sea, apart from paddling on holiday as a child. Some days I am really looking forward to it, other days I wonder what on earth I have let myself in for. I’ve set myself the target of raising another £1,000 for Aspire. 

During the past year Aspire, like most charities, has struggled with a drop in income, whilst the need for their equipment and rehabilitation for those with spinal injuries has continued apace. They do some amazing work and make such a difference to people’s lives. 

To cheer me on and to support Aspire, please sponsor me.

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About the charity

Aspire

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Every two hours someone in the UK is paralysed by a spinal cord injury. It can happen to anyone at any time and no one is prepared for how it will change their life. Aspire is a national charity that provides practical help, supporting spinal cord injured people from injury to independence.

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Total raised
£1,372.00
+ £176.75 Gift Aid
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£1,372.00
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