Young Swimmer Makes a Splash for Charity!

Nine-year-old Freya has shown incredible determination, conquering a mile-long swimathon and raising over £600 for Charlotte Straker House! Freya Jameson, the granddaughter of our domestic assistant Kim Clarke, took on an amazing challenge and swam a whopping 64 lengths of Elswick Pool to fundraise to support our wonderful residents. After her swim she popped along to see her grandma at our Summer Fete and bumped into our VIP guest Brenda Blethyn!

Her mum Joanne Jameson said “I’m so chuffed that Freya not only finished her swimathon but also got to meet Vera! Brenda was so kind, and Freya told her all about her challenge. Freya is a very strong swimmer and she’s always been so ambitious and keen to swim. I’m very proud of her wanting to do this challenge as this is her way of giving back to those who might need a little extra care.”

Freya’s grandma Kim added “after such a long swim, she didn’t seem tired at all and spent another hour playing in the water! I am so proud of her for raising all this money for Charlotte Straker House and everyone in and outside work has been so generous.”

“We are absolutely blown away by Freya’s achievement,” said Berenice Groves, Chair of the Trustees “She has shown incredible dedication, conquering a mile long swimathon – it’s such an incredible distance for someone her age! Her dedication, kindness, and incredible swimming skills are an inspiration to us all. The £600 she raised will make a significant difference to the lives of the residents we support.”

You can donate securely on her fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/joanne-jameson-1712926194014