I’m swimming to make a difference!
In July this year, I am undertaking the biggest swim of my life in the open water of Ullswater! I will swim end to end - a total of 7.5 miles to raise money for Asthma and Lung UK.Call me crazy taking on this challenge at the age of 65, with no previous long distance swims under my belt - but this is an amazing charity close to our hearts.
As some of you may know, my daughter, Lizzie was working as a Midwife four years ago when she caught covid. Since then her asthma became out of control and she was diagnosed with eosinophilic asthma (a type of severe asthma which affects only 4% of asthmatics). This has led to several admissions to Intensive Care and the development of other health conditions which severely impact her life. She is currently battling long covid and chronic pulmonary emboli (blood clots in the lungs) as well as frequent asthma attacks. Her treatment has left her immunosuppressed which means she has to be extremely careful to avoid infections as well as avoiding daily asthma triggers such as smoke, perfume and cold air. This has resulted in her having to take medical retirement last year from the job she worked hard for and loved. However, my beautiful, brave daughter has tremendous spirit and determination to overcome these challenges in her life and battles everyday to keep her independence.
Imagine returning from your first holiday in 4 years by ferry, just to have a severe asthma attack in the middle of the English Channel. To have Critical Care doctors arrive by helicopter and the ferry returned to France. We are very fortunate that although this life-threatening event happened to her, we have Lizzie back alive.
Lung conditions are the third biggest killer in the UK, yet too little is being done to prevent, treat, and cure them. Asthma & Lung UK are fighting to change this through focused research, impactful campaigns, and dedicated efforts in tackling critical issues like air pollution, smoking, and asthma care.
Your contributions will help to keep me motivated during the many months of training ahead!
Every minute, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a lung condition. Every pound I raise takes us closer to a world where everyone breathes clean air with healthy lungs.
Just £22 allows one of Asthma + Lung UK's nurses to answer a call on the Helpline, offering potentially lifesaving advice to someone in need.
Any donations you can give are hugely appreciated - thank you for supporting me and everyone out there living with a lung condition.
My Achievements
Thank you to my Sponsors
£25
Liz & Ken
£100
Alan & Margaret Shoobridge
£5.25
Chanel Gardiner
£10.50
Nikki Jones
£2.10
Anonymous
£15
Jenny Scott
Good luck Sue, what a wonderful challenge to take on. Love Jenny x
£10.50
Barton's
Good luck!
£25
Neil Harrison
£10.50
Sue Forster
Sending love and strength to you Sue xx
£10.50
Michelle Bullough
Fantastic Sue , good luck ,I know how Lizzy has struggled over the last 4 years x
£10.50
Linda Moss
Good luck Sue 👍
£10.50
Jo Anderton
Good luck Auntie Sue xxx
£50
Tony & Ann Marshall
Good luck Sue! Love and best wishes to Lizzie.
£100
Brian
So proud of my daughter who is a fighter and an inspiration. So proud of my wife too for taking on this major challenge.
Brian says you're bonkers and we agree! Always have been, always will be! Good luck Sue, we wish you all the best and a great success.