My name is Susie Marriott and on the 31st August the bonnie bonnie banks of Loch Lomond will be the start and finish point for a charity swim as a celebration of the life & legacy of the ‘mad giraffe’.

The symbolic 5 from Doddie’s jersey is represented through a 5km swim for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation as I race in the Loch at the Go Swim event. The aim, to raise awareness of motor neuron disease (MND) & as much money (hopefully starting with a 5 and a number of 0’s following) to continue the wonderful work that the great man began.

My training all started with Doddie Aid in January & continues to this final 9 weeks with intensive training of 5 pool & open water swims a week combined with strength based PTs & a couple of yoga sessions to stretch out tired muscles.

Please help support me as this is also to signify age is just a number at the start of a new decade looming for me (50 + 10) & to also help remember friends & family younger than I will be, who through MND and other diseases can’t be with me to celebrate.

This is my fundraising page and anything you can give & lots of encouragement to keep me going through the long hours of training in and out the water will be truly appreciated.

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