A terminally-ill grandmother is celebrating after swimming to raise money for charity.
Jumping in Valerie Costello, above, starts the epic swim with her granddaughter Katie Raymond and daughter Denise Gould, below. Pictures: STEVE BRADING 38077-c/a
Valerie Costello, 64, who has cancer, swam 42 lengths in memory of her granddaughter, who died of a debilitating illness.
Accompanying her on much of the swim were her daughter, Denise Gould, and granddaughter, Katie Raymond.
In all they made at least £1,800 in sponsorship which will go to funds to buy a special vest for people with cystic fibrosis to help them with their physiotherapy.
A appeal fund was set up by the family in memory of Valerie's 13-year-old grand-daughter Sammy Jo Raymond, who died last year.
It had raised £12,000 before the swim.
Mrs Costello, of Kings Parade, Holland-on-Sea, was overjoyed. She said: "I feel it's a great weight off our shoulders."
The swim was completed at the pool at Valley Farm, Clacton.
Published Tuesday, September 7, 2004
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