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A Dip a Day in March

Dip a Day in March

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I'm dipping in cold water every day in March for St Wilfrid's Hospice

Throughout the whole of March, I'll be taking a cold plunge in the sea, an ice bath, a pool or a cold shower, every single day to raise vital funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice. I would be so grateful for any donation, big or small, that you can give to help me reach my target.

St Wilfrid's Hospice provides high-quality care and support for people across Eastbourne, Seaford, Hailsham, Uckfield, Healthfield, and all points between, with life-limiting illnesses. Support is offered at the hospice, in patients' own homes, and in care homes. Over 70% of the funds to provide these services come from voluntary donations. Please help me continue to support this cause. 

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£250

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DAY 18 Post Run Cool Down

Wednesday 18th Mar
After naughtily skipping my dips, I finally ended a short run with a low-tide cool down. There’s nothing like those waves to soothe the muscles, that sharp, cold shock is the ultimate nervous system reset, it’s the best way to transition from a sweaty run!

DAY 6

Wednesday 11th Mar
Missed adding this one on the day...building up to a groyne to groyne swim...

DAY 11

Wednesday 11th Mar
The sun was out today but the at lunch the waves looked a little high for a dip...luckily sea lanes is just nearby, which is a 50-metre 'heated' outdoor swimming pool...

The sun was setting and the temperature was 18.6°C I planned to swim at least 750 metres however it was quite cold...I managed 2 minutes before getting out as my hands went a little blue...they seem to be prone to Raynaud's

Day 10

Tuesday 10th Mar
First Brighton Sea Dip since starting the challenge...last time I was at this spot I did do a 750m swim so I'm not sure why I always feel like a chicken getting into the sea...I think a wetsuit does make a big difference! 


DAY 9 🌫️ Sooooo Misty

Monday 9th Mar
Wow these misty mornings and nights will not be missed once Spring 🌱 has finally pushed it's head through... although it sometimes snows in April ❄️

Being the usual busy Monday, today's cold water challenge hasn't quite gone to plan but I will be making up for it this week don't you worry! 🧊🏊‍♀️

The collective fundraising amount is now over £5200 which is amazing news...with 20 days left to raise so much more for this great cause! 

DAY 8 Eastbourne Half Marathon

Sunday 8th Mar
Today I volunteered as a Marshal for the Half Marathon so not much time to dip in the sea after yesterday's cold plunge bath at Luna Hut Sauna! 

Next week's Dip a Day is moving town so stay tuned for some more sea dips and more! 

DAY 7 🥶🧊 Raising the bar today!

Saturday 7th Mar
Day 7 of the St Wilfrid's Hospice Dip a Day Fundraiser. Thanks to all my sponsors to far who have kindly donated to this good cause. I'm raising the bar and the target...

🥶🚿🌊 It's been a week of cold showers and cold sea dips so far with something special lined up for today! Stay tuned and don't forget to donate! 🙏✨

DAY 4 - Another Cold Shower 🥶 🚿

Wednesday 4th Mar
A very misty day and sea was a little choppy so it's another cold shower today!

DAY 3 - First Sea Dip!

Wednesday 4th Mar
Another sunny day and the tide time at lunch was perfect for a quick sea dip!

DAY 2 - Cold Shower 🥶

Wednesday 4th Mar
It was a beautiful sunny day and it was perfect conditions for swimming but had to opt for the cold shower again due to work and volunteer commitments.

DAY 1 - Cold Shower 🥶

Wednesday 4th Mar
I would like to start off thanking all my sponsors as I've already surpassed my target 🎯 which I will increase!

I started off with a cold shower on the Sunday as I was away at a Family so so away from the sea...

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Kim Malecki

Well done my darling , amazing fund raiser

£10

Lynn Palmer

You are doing a fantastic job, not too much longer to go!

£20

Vicki Driver

👏 well done! xx

£100

Dawn Reid

Good luck Kelly. What a wonderful thing to do. I am mentoring a social work student who is on placement there at the minute and know it’s takes 26k a day to keep it running and they only get a small amount of that off the government. Love Dawn and Blair

£16

Diane Clarke

Two friends of mine were so well cared for in St Wilfred’s in the last year. They’re all marvellous people.

£16

Tracy Lipworth

£16

Kelly Gilmartin

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