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£515
raised of £350 target by 25 supporters

    Iʼve raised £515 to Fundraising for The Harmony Centre, Bridport

    Bridport, Dorset
    Funded on Tuesday, 8th February 2022

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    Sea swimming throughout winter!!

    .........why I am stepping outside my comfort zone!

    Having have always worked in the field of ‘Well Being’ I fully understand how we have all struggled to some extent with our mental health and well-being during the pandemic. I moved to Bridport in April (2021) and stumbled across the inspiring charity 'Harmony Centre' in Bridport https://www.harmonydropin.org.uk/ The centre offer a dedicated and much needed service to the local people with issues around their mental health. The service has limited resources and does an amazing job. I met some of the team who struck me as a hugely gifted and dedicated team providing a place of respite, safety, solace and an open door to those who need. I knew I wanted to help in some way, so

    "What better way to offer something by challenging myself and stepping outside of my own comfort zone" I have never been a sea swimmer, so thought that swimming throughout the winter would be a wonderful way of challenging myself. I joined a local group of more experienced swimmers and started acclimatising myself in preparation for the endeavour I had in mind! I then made the decision to commit to swim in the open sea throughout the winter period. As I have been preparing I am amazed at how good it feels, despite going against every natural instinct I have (to stay on the beach and keep warm) … I focus, brave the plunge and can honestly say that so far I have never regretted it…so, I dry myself with an amazing buzz, a proud glow of achievement as I head home for my hot chocolate and warm slippers!

    So, if you would feel like donating to a great charity then please contribute to encourage me throughout the winter months! …no amount is too small! I am doing my challenge between November 1st and February 1st where I commit to 15- 20 winter swims. Thank you so very much :-) Sandra https://therapyservices.info/

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    • Sandra  Jay Russell3 years ago
      Sandra  Jay Russell

      Sandra Jay Russell

      3 years ago

      Thank you everyone. After charges (from site) have been taken out, I am left with a wopping £495. Thank you all again very much. I am now going to close the page, so if anyone still wants to sponsor me (now the deadline date is over) then please get in touch and you can transfer into my account with BACS. I will be presenting the charity the money in the next few days.

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    • Sandra  Jay Russell3 years ago
      Sandra  Jay Russell

      Sandra Jay Russell

      3 years ago

      Swims are going well. Had lots of support too so thank you all so much. It’s certainly getting colder in the mornings - but I will keep going. Thanks again all. Please keep sharing in my behalf 🙏🏻👍

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    • Sandra  Jay Russell3 years ago
      Sandra  Jay Russell

      Sandra Jay Russell

      3 years ago

      Feeling really overwhelmed with the amount of support I am getting. This is getting much colder but I feel so inspired by everybody that it’s going to be fine.! Thanks again everybody

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    3 years ago

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    Page last updated on: 2/7/2022 15.18

    Supporters

    25

    • Di Gammage

      Di Gammage

      Jan 30, 2022

      Well done dear Sandy!

      £20.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jan 30, 2022

      £30.00

    • Tony Jay

      Tony Jay

      Jan 30, 2022

      Well done. Great achievement. Tony and Pat.

      £20.00

    • Linda Rixon

      Linda Rixon

      Jan 30, 2022

      Well done Sandra. A great effort! Xx

      £20.00

    • Sue Price

      Sue Price

      Jan 12, 2022

      Brilliant Sandy . Well done xxx

      £10.00

    • Elsa Kitchen

      Elsa Kitchen

      Jan 12, 2022

      What an inspiration . Well done

      £30.00

    • Lorraine C

      Lorraine C

      Dec 21, 2021

      Great cause to support.

      £10.00

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