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Debbie Miller-Barlow

Swim for Stroke

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I'm taking part in the Swim for Stroke challenge!

I joined #TeamStroke for Swim for Stroke.


As many of you know, my Mum suffered a severe and life-altering stroke 20 months ago and then a haemmoraggic stroke in May this year. Stroke has affected our family hugely but has also inspired me to take on a healthier lifestyle of a better diet and more exercise (within the constraints of my health conditions) to try and avoid being a stroke victim myself.


Stroke Association do great work and therefore I would love to fundraise for them and am undertaking a challenge to swim 10 miles in September which is 644 lengths! Given that I only recently got back in the pool after not swimming for many years, it is quite a challenge for me so would really appreciate any sponsorship! 

Stroke Association is here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke, so we work with the stroke community to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support. We rely on your support to provide vital services, campaign for better stroke care and fund research into preventative and rehabilitative treatments.

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£160 + £18.30 GiftAid

My Goal

£100

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My updates

18/09/23- challenge completed!!!

Monday 18th Sep
So today I swam 73 lengths which means I have completed the challenge! I needed another 41 so exceeded my target of 544 lengths. I will however keep taking note of my lengths in September to see just how much I can do! Currently I have swam 574 laps in September :)

17/09/23- 62 lengths

Sunday 17th Sep
Today I swam 62 lengths, taking me to 501 In total. Just 43 to go!

14/9/24- Two swimming sessions!

Wednesday 13th Sep
So today I ended up swimming twice. I went this morning and then the kids decided they wanted to swim this evening and who was I to turn down the chance to get a few more lengths in?! I shall sleep well tonight 🥱 This morning I swam 51 lengths and this evening I swam 52 taking me to a total of 439 lengths so far. Just 105 to go to reach my target of 10 miles (544 lengths) in September. Please consider giving me a sponsor- this money makes such a difference to families like ours, who have been affected by stroke.

12/09/23- 69 laps

Tuesday 12th Sep
Another 69 laps this evening, taking me to 336 laps in total, so far. 208 laps to go!

11/09/23

Monday 11th Sep
Another 70 laps, taking me to 267 in total. 277 to go! Almost half way!!! 😃

9/9/23-59 lengths

Monday 11th Sep
Another 59 lengths on Saturday, taking me to 197 so far. 347 to go!!!

06/09/23

Thursday 7th Sep
Another 33 lengths down taking me to 137 lengths of the challenge done so far. 407 lengths to go!

05/09/23

Thursday 7th Sep
Another 35 lengths taking me to 104/544. 440 to go!

01/09/23 swim

Thursday 7th Sep
69 lengths done. 475 to go!

Sunday’s training- 65 lengths!

Tuesday 29th Aug
A really fun session today :)

Friday’s training

Tuesday 29th Aug
I had already done 12 lengths before remembering to turn on the tracking on my watch but I managed 71 lengths when we swam last Friday which is a personal best! I do take breaks in between every few laps and do leave the lanes every so often to go and play with the kids in the main pool (which often includes more swimming!) but it all adds up. Given I hadn’t swam for years a month ago, I am so proud of the fact I am managing this.

Training this evening

Wednesday 23rd Aug
We swam this evening (myself and the kids) and I managed to swim the furthest I have so far in one go- 64 lengths which is 1 mile! Super proud of myself! 

Thank you to my sponsors

£56

Paul Miller & Family

£10.60

Lorraine Hancock

Good Luck Debbie. Amazing for you to do this. Xxxx

£10.60

Veronica Woods

You got this xx good luck

£10.60

Lily Hoare

£10.60

Katie Citroni

£10.60

Tara Measom

You are doing amazing! Well done from all of us 🤗

£10.60

Anonymous

Good luck!

£10

Emma Winder

Lots of love from the Winders xxx

£10

Christine Allington

Well done Debbie - Looking forward to hearing your progress

£5.30

Gwerfyl Edwards

All the very best Debbie raising money for such an excellent cause xxx

£5.30

Sarah Harman

£5.22

Emma Norris

Well done Debbie!! You’re doing an amazing job and such a fabulous cause! Keep going! Xxx

£5

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