A Beccles woman is preparing to put on her swimming goggles to complete the British Gas Great East Swim. Elaine Glendinning will attempt the challenging one-mile swim across Alton Water, near Ipswich, on Saturday 16 June to raise vital funds for national charity Epilepsy Action. The charity provides advice and support to the 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK.
Elaine, who lives in Mutford, is taking part for Epilepsy Action in memory of Oliver Scott-Greenard. Oliver died in November 2011 after having an epileptic seizure, aged just 19.
Elaine said: “I’m taking on this challenge as I would like to raise money in memory of Oliver, who was the son of a teacher at my school. I’d like to raise money for this worthwhile charity to help other families affected by epilepsy.”
Elaine hopes to raise at least £200 for Epilepsy Action. The money raised by will help to support Epilepsy Action’s work all over the UK. The charity campaigns to improve epilepsy services and raise awareness of epilepsy. It also provides a national network of support groups, funds a specialist nurse scheme, holds regular regional conferences and has a freephone and email helpline.
Epilepsy affects one in every 103 people in the UK alone and 87 people are diagnosed with the condition every day. Last year Epilepsy Action directly helped 1.1 million people through its range of services.
To sponsor Elaine, visit www.JustGiving.com/Elaine-Glendinning For more information about epilepsy or taking part in fundraising events for Epilepsy Action, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/events