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Kirsty Jennings

Swim15

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I'm fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK

Bowel Cancer UK is the UK's leading bowel cancer charity and we're determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.

I’m diving into Swim15 this August and raising money to help save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. The money I raise will help to provide support and information to patients and their families, fund and support research into bowel cancer and support campaigns for early diagnosis and best treatment and care for all. 

Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cancer killer with more than 16,500 people dying annually of a disease that is preventable, treatable and curable.

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Challenge Complete!!

Sunday 1st Sep
And I’m done!! Annoyingly the pool cancelled what should’ve been my last swim yesterday so meant I had to do it today. But I did it. My last 60 lengths in 46 minutes 😁🏊🏻‍♀️ 7 x 1 hour sessions, 400 lengths of a 25m pool, a total distance of 10k swam altogether. DONE! Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me and donated. My friend is recovering from her surgery. Hopefully heading up from here.

1 more swim to go!!

Sunday 25th Aug
Did my 6th swim this morning 😁 I was hoping to do 75 lengths today but the Lane was very busy and slowed me right down. However, I did manage todo 65 lengths in the hour which means I will only have todo 1 more swim instead of 2! 😁 So my last swim will be on Saturday for my final 60 lengths 🏊🏻‍♀️ And then I will have swam a total of 10k (400 lengths) in 7 days!

5th swim done!

Saturday 24th Aug
Did my 5th swim this morning. I went a bit slower today as it was earlier than I normally go and I was going out straight after so didn’t want to be too tired. But still did my 50 lengths in 50 minutes 😊
6th swim tomorrow where I’ll aim to do 75 lengths. If I do, it means I’ll only have todo one more swim!  Meaning I’ll have completed the challenge in 7 days not 8, but I won’t get too ahead of myself just yet 😂
Really proud of myself for doing this, I didn’t think I’d be doing as well in the water as I am, so again, I’m quite pleased.

Let’s see what tomorrow brings 😉

4th Swim done!

Sunday 18th Aug
4/8 swims done!
Today I managed todo 50 laps in 37 minutes, which is 8mins quicker than yesterday. So I decided to do more as my booking was an hour and I managed todo another 25 laps!
So 75 laps in total. Meaning I’ve done 225 laps so far and I’ve got 175 to go before I complete the challenge and have swam 10k in total 🏊🏻‍♀️😁

Please, if you haven’t already, please share my challenge. I’m doing this for a close friend of mine who is battling Bowel Cancer.

Thanks for everyone’s support 

3rd swim done!

Saturday 17th Aug
So due to Auntie duties I didn’t get todo my swim last Sunday. So did my 3rd swim today 17th August. Seems I’m getting quicker as I did 50 lengths in 45 minutes 😊 only 5 minutes quicker but it all counts 😂 My friend has been in hospital for 2 weeks after having surgery. So gives me all the more motivation to do this, after all, I’m doing it for her. Now, I’m off to work! 🏊🏻‍♀️

2nd Swim done!

Saturday 10th Aug
Completed my 2nd swim today. So that’s 100 laps done so far with another 300 to go! Got my 3rd swim tomorrow 🙂

1st swim done!

Sunday 4th Aug
Completed the first of 8 swims today 🙂 ended up swimming in a 25m pool so had to double my lengths. Which meant I had todo 50 lengths today. And I have to say I struggled at the beginning but once I found my groove I was able to finish and do all 50 lengths in 50 minutes. Which I think is pretty decent 😊 next swim is on Saturday!

What I’m doing & why

Monday 29th Jul
I have decided to take on a challenge of swimming 10k in August. Now given the nature of my jobs, that actually only leaves me with 8 days to actually do this challenge in. I’ll have to swim 25 lengths of a 50m pool each time 💪🏻
Yes I can swim, but I have never swam lengths like this, so for sure it will be a challenge!
Why am I doing it?
Well I’m doing it’s to raise a bit of money for Bowel Cancer research because a very close & dear friend of mine has been diagnosed and is currently fighting with this cancer.
So anything I can raise would be amazing.
Thank you xxx

Thank you to my Sponsors

£51

Sharon Jennings

So very proud of you and all your achieving …well done …love mum x

£50

Natalie, Andrew & Elliott

£40

Maggie

£25

Mark Jennings

Good luck Kirsty. Well proud of you. xx

£20

Sharon Arthur

£20

Kirsty Harford And Bethan Telfer

Simply amazing what you are doing! You will smash it im sure!

£20

Helen Capelin

£20

Jude And Kristian Xx

Good Luck Kirsty an amazing cause xx

£20

Matthew Johnson

Good luck Kirsty, from Matt and Claire

£20

Denise Flanaghan-burrell

Good luck and well done 👏

£20

Alyson Sharman

£20

Lucy Attiwell

Well done Kirsty such a great cause love Lucy and Nick xxx

£20

Neil Russell

Good luck Kirsty, Neil xxx

£20

Linda

£18

Nick, Sue & Michael Davies

Well done! Keen on swimming, Kirsty!

£15

Emma

Well done Kirsty! An amazing achievement and an amazing cause. 💪😊👌

£15

Emma Smith

Go Kirsty, you got this 🏊‍♀️🩱🏊‍♀️🩱

£15

Jo Holloway

Good luck x

£15

Kirsty Jennings

£15

Smithy

£15

Kath Green

Well done I’m very proud of you

£15

Ellis Telfer

Go smash it girl ! Very proud of you xx

£10

Rebecca

£10

Nina

£10

Katie

£10

James Martinson

£10

Cerys

Well done Kirsty!!!

£10

Emma Paull

£10

Kaz

Well done kirsty.A fab cause especially for your fab friend .Shell be well chuffedx

£10

Elaine & Alysha

Good luck Kirsty and well done for supporting and raising awareness for this charity xx

£10

Kim Evans

Well done

£10

Myra Green

Good luck

£9

Anonymous

Good luck Kirst amazing thing to do! xx

£5

Alex Macgillivray

Go on Kirsty! ❤️

£5

Mike Diiorio

Go kick butt 😀

£5

Dannika

£5

Brian Wells

Well done Kirsty