Blog 2254: Fundraising Event

Some of you may know that one of our swimmers Kay Goulden is currently in hospital with CRPS. This is an illness that effects the nervous system and sends constant messages of pain to the brain. Kay has lost movement of her legs and upper body and it is now spreading to her arms as well. Chloe Blaydon is doing a sponsored run to raise funds and if you want to sponsor her please contact Debbie. The club are going to hold a Skins event to raise funds. Skins is a competition where 6 swimmers start and sprint a 50m swim with the last swimmer being eliminated each round till there is a winner. The races take places every 90 seconds and are a great test of tactics, speed and stamina. The plan is to hold this event Friday 22nd May 2015 during the Youth and Senior session at West Park between 8:00 and 9:30pm. It is open to all members of the club. Heats will be selected based on the strokes swimmers want to race in. To ensure everyone has a fair shot at winning each heat will be handicapped by way of staggered starts. Entry will be £5 per swimmer with the winner of each Skins event splitting the pot equally with the fund for Kaye's treatment. This will be a great way to come together as a club, benefit our swimmers and raise funds for much needed specialist treatment for Kaye which is not provided for on the NHS. Alternative training will be offered to Youth and Senior swimmers to replace this session.