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Fundraisers enjoy North Sea dip

swimDozens of fundraisers enjoyed a dip in the chilly North Sea recently, in aid of a Shildon school girl who is battling cancer.

Over 130 people travelled to Seaton Carew on Sunday 22nd February in support of the dip, which raised almost £3,000 for cancer charity CLIC Sargent. The event was organised by Paula Foster, whose 11-year-old daughter Sophie was diagnosed with Leukaemia in February 2013.

Mrs Foster commented, “It’s incredible how many people have come along today, both to join in and support us. “The atmosphere was electric running into the sea, we were all screaming and it was so cold it completely took our breath away.”

Social Worker for CLIC Sargent, Kirsten Ellis commented, “It’s been fantastic, the family have had a lot of support from CLIC Sargent and it’s wonderful to see them wanting to give back and help other families.”

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