Making waves for a meaningful cause
Bridgewater School is proud to celebrate the inspiring efforts of Miss Danielle Armstrong, our dedicated Kindergarten teacher, who is nearing the end of a remarkable self-set challenge – swimming the equivalent of the English Channel to raise vital funds for Brain Tumour Research.
Since 24th March, Miss Armstrong has been diving into her local swimming pool multiple times a week, aiming to swim 22 miles (35.4km) over 12 weeks – the same distance as a crossing of the English Channel. With just a few swims remaining, she is due to complete her final lengths on Saturday 14th June.
Driven by personal motivation and a deeply felt cause, Miss Armstrong chose to support Brain Tumour Research in honour of a close friend who was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 22 years old and has now been cancer-free for 15 years. The charity is also close to the heart of the wider Bridgewater community, having been supported regularly by the Prep Department through initiatives such as ‘Wear a Hat Day’ and other fundraising efforts.
You can support Miss Armstrong’s swim and this life-saving cause by donating via her JustGiving page>
To further contribute to this fantastic cause, Bridgewater Prep pupils are invited to join the fun at a whimsical ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ on Wednesday 18th June. With a £5 donation, children can wear a at of their choice for the day and enjoy a themed tea party experience in school. A prize will be awarded for the most creative Mad Hatter entry, so pupils are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild!
Brain Tumour Research is the leading voice of the UK brain tumour community, campaigning to increase national funding to £35 million per year and supporting world-class Centres of Excellence focused on finding a cure.
Bridgewater School is immensely proud of Miss Armstrong’s dedication and the community spirit of our pupils and staff in supporting such a vital cause. Together, we can help make a difference.
