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When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2015 it was my intention, having just returned to swimming after a few years, to 'swim my way through chemo' to stay fit. I made headway in a couple of weeks, relishing the return to the pool. However, once chemo began I wasn't permitted to swim for risk of infection. The same applied to my surgery and radiotherapy later.
So. Here we are,  Spring 2017. What am I going to do?
Well, I'm going to swim the Channel...

21 miles Dover to Cap Gris Nez near Calais. To be exact 1,344 lengths at Stonyhurst College swimming pool!
I will 'set out' from English shores on June 1st, swimming 64 lengths daily (with Sundays off), 'arriving' in Calais on Saturday June 24th, exactly a year since my cancer treatment finished.

Why? Well this is 3 fold. I want to 'give something back'. I would like to raise funds for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. They are building the new Chemo Unit at Burnley Hospital, a much needed facility due to demand, to replace the existing fantastic unit which I attended. The centre at Preston also provided my Radiotherapy. It is an amazing Cancer Centre which gives excellent care and so deserves our support.
Secondly, in support of friends who are going through treatment. I am with you and do this for you.
Finally, a personal challenge for myself. I can't run marathons or cycle the length of Britain ... but I can swim!

So, here's to the work of the NHS & charities, supporting our loved ones and recognising that " Spring always follows Winter".

Thank you for reading x x x