Susie Johnstone was inspired after her close friend Diane Hastings (wife rugby legend Gavin), was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 39.
Brave Susie Johnston from Perth is making a daring swim across the treacherous Gulf of Corryvreckan – the narrow strait between the islands of Jura and Scarba off the west coast of Scotland – to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK.
Susie was inspired to take up the fundraising challenge after one of her closest and dearest friends - Diane Hastings, wife of former Scotland rugby captain Gavin, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 39.
Susie said: “Diane has been fantastically brave in dealing with her Parkinson’s and I wanted to do something to show my support.
"Parkinson’s UK is at the forefront of research into finding better treatments and a cure.
"This swim is unlike anything I’ve ever tried before. It’ll be scary but I hope it’ll be fun too.”
Susie takes the plunge on June 11 and wants as many people to support her as possible.
You can show your support by making a donation at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Susie-Johnston2
Denise McNiven, Scotland Fundraising Manager for Parkinson’s UK, said: “We wish Susie every success with her challenge and appreciate her endeavors. As the UK’s Parkinson’s support and research charity we’re leading the work to find a cure, and we’re closer than ever. But our work is dependent on donations.
“The funds raised by Susie will allow Parkinson’s UK to continue with its vital research work to find a cure, and improve the lives of the 10,000 people living in Scotland who are affected by Parkinson’s.”
Read more at http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/daring-perth-woman-set-swim-8075578#Vi7K8voEJUFieLEg.99
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