Record breaking total raised in 12 bays challenge

More than £17,000 has been raised for Les Bourgs Hospice the 12 Bays of Christmas Challenge held last year.

The fundraising event saw 311 participants take on the challenge of swimming in 12 festively renamed bays across the island during December.

A total of £17,400 was raised with the highest individual sponsorship total by Joyce Tomkinson, who raised £3,095, and the funds will be used to support the hospice's services that are provided through community fundraising.

Liz Stonebridge, fundraising manager at Les Bourgs Hospice, said: "We have been absolutely blown away by the response."

The latest event saw more family groups and corporate teams taking part.

Stonebridge said: "To see so many people, families, friends and work colleagues coming together to support the hospice in such a positive and adventurous way has been incredibly uplifting.

"Winter sea swimming is not easy and we know that December is a busy time for many which makes it even more of a challenge to complete.

"Whether it was someone taking their first ever cold-water dip or teams organising lunchtime swims together, the sense of camaraderie was wonderful to see."

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