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Dec 2022
Starbeck woman, 67, takes on swimming charity challenge
A Starbeck woman is set to take on a 50-length swim in aid of a children’s cancer charity.
Carol Bland, who is 67 and has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis and fibromyalgia, aims to raise funds for Candelighters, which helped her after her 12-year-old daughter Faye died.
Faye had leukaemia and passed away in 1991.
Carol said the Leeds-based charity helped the family during the two years her daughter was ill.
She said:
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The 67-year-old now wants to thank the charity for their help and is planning a 50-length swim at Starbeck Pool.
She will take on the challenge on her birthday and is asking for donations instead of presents.
Carol added:
For more information about Candlelighters and to donate to Carol’s swimming challenge, visit the donations page here.
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