Sarah’s Sponsored Swim

​On Saturday 17th November, Sarah Tinley in the Upper Sixth, swam a 15km distance to raise funds for Good Hope Hospital in memory of Poorvi Giri. So far, she has successfully raised £858.04 for this worthy cause. Sasha Nixon was the lifeguard to oversee her performance and she was supported by friends and family...

On Saturday 17th November, Sarah Tinley in the Upper Sixth, swam a 15km distance to raise funds for Good Hope Hospital in memory of Poorvi Giri. So far, she has successfully raised £858.04 for this worthy cause. Sasha Nixon was the lifeguard to oversee her performance and she was supported by friends and family, who were astonished at Sarah’s ability to have a conversation with such fluidity after 330 lengths! Ella Mason organised a group of musicians to provide a calming and relaxing atmosphere, which certainly encouraged Sarah to fulfil her ambition. Well done to Sarah for her efforts,

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