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07
Dec 2023
Harrogate wild swimmers brave icy waters for Rob Burrows appeal
A group of Harrogate wild swimmers is undertaking seven dips in Yorkshire waters in seven days to raise money for the Rob Burrows appeal.
The Dippers, which formed in 2021 and meets regularly to swim, took inspiration from Kevin Sinfield’s 7-in-7-in-7 challenge, which saw the former rugby player complete seven ultra-marathons in seven cities over seven days to raise money for the fight against motor neurone disease (MND).
The group therefore hopes to complete seven swims in seven locations over seven days — and could hardly have chosen a colder week.
One of the dippers, Anna Cade-Smith, told the Stray Ferret:
The group began the challenge last Saturday, in Grassington, and have since faced heavy snowfall and water temperatures as low as three degrees.
The dippers, equipped with wooly hats, have also braved the cold of Pateley Bridge weir, Linton Falls and Appletreewick this week.
Ms Cade-Smith added:
She also said the group, which regularly swims in wild waters, has found the cold temperatures on consecutive days particularly difficult:
The group has so far raised more than £800 as part of the appeal and will complete their final swim tomorrow at Burnsall.
The appeal will go towards the campaign to create a Rob Burrows Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds.
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