Grace’s fundraiser for Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Gemma Gordon is raising money for Douglas Macmillan Hospice
In memory of My Big Nanny and Keith Jones

52km Swim

Join Dougie Mac’s first-ever Swim Event this July 2025! Pledge your distance to help us reach our 52km goal in celebration of 52 years of care—raising vital funds for patients and families supported by the hospice. Dive in and make a difference!

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🌊 Grace’s Big Swim for Dougie Mac 🌊

This July and August, Grace – who is just 8 years old – swam in memory of her Big Nanny and Keith Jones. Both were amazing swimmers, and although they are sadly no longer with us, Grace adored them dearly.

We have so much to thank Keith (and Hannah too!) for, as they inspired, taught, guided, and coached Grace into the swimmer she is today. She proudly joined Newcastle Swimming Club just after turning six, and swimming has been her passion ever since.

To say thank you and to give something back, Grace has set herself an incredible challenge: to swim 52km for Dougie Mac – 1km for every year this wonderful charity has been providing expert, compassionate care and support to patients living with life-limiting illnesses, and to their families and loved ones. She Proudly completed this on 30th August, she actually swam slightly more as Mums maths didn’t math 🤣

Grace’s goal is to get sponsored and raise as much as she can to support those who need Dougie Mac the most. Every single donation – big or small – will mean the world to her and will help make a real difference. If you’d like to support, you can do so directly through her JustGiving link.

💙 Please support her by donating to her JustGiving page – together, we can make a difference, one length at a time.

Donation summary

Total
£882.00
+ £210.50 Gift Aid
Online
£882.00
Offline
£0.00

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