So, anybody who knows me knows there are two things I absolutely hate: swimming and being cold. In 38 years of visiting Ray’s family on Long Island (in the summer), never once have I ventured into the ocean beyond my ankles. Never felt the need to end up shivering with sand in my cossie and seaweed in my hair. So, when it was suggested that to raise money for Prevent Breast Cancer we could go cold water swimming, I didn’t rush to find my snorkel. However, I said yes because it’s for a fantastic cause and I wanted to do something that genuinely throws me totally out of my comfort zone

Anything that you could donate, however large or small, will be very much appreciated. I always feel uncomfortable asking but, if you read below, you’ll see how it will change people’s lives.

Those of us who have been mad enough to sign up will be doing the swim on Thursday 20th June at The Farm Club, Pickmere. Photographic evidence will be posted-I’m sure it will be a smile you see through the gritted, frozen, shivering teeth?!?

Can’t thank you enough. X

Predict. Prevent. Protect. Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer. The BooBee campaign https://www.boobee.co.uk/boobee-2024 is supporting the work of the charity by -

Raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer; Creating new support networks for women living with breast cancer; Having a positive impact on women’s health, wellbeing and self esteem; Raising vital funds for this important charity.

Each Hive has a different geographical location to help pollinate several communities with information, education and support, as well as to raise money to help fund the much needed National Breast Imaging Centre which will be built at the HQ in Wythenshawe Hospital.

The Buzzing Buddies is made up of these incredible BooBees, each with their own story:

Liz O'Keefe, Paula Allen, Anna Orme, Sheelagh Davidson, Jane Gerrard, Kathryn Pryer, Sarah Stewart, Ali Shaw, Catherine Spencer, Emma Hickmott, Jackie Knox Allen, Paul Topham & Sarah Pickles, along with Me.