Swimming the Channel with a Colostomy Bag

[jacey]

It seems mad but my young friend, Jenny Best, who had to have major surgery at the tender age of 30 because Crohn's Disease had destroyed her bowel and who will have to live the rest of her life with a colostomy, is all set to be the first person with a colostomy to swim the English Channel. It's challenging enough for someone who is in the peak of health, but Jenny is setting out to prove that having a colostomy needn't impose limitations. Apart from her swimming, she's just graduated with a 2.1 degree in archeology, obtained whilst working part time (at Stonehenge), having several bouts of major surgery and carrying on with being a wife and young mum to a lively little boy.

She's raising money for the colostomy and ileostomy charity and I've already sponsored her. I know you don't all know her, but if you are amazed and inspired by her madness and bravery and want to chuck a couple of quid in her direction, here's where to go to do it:
https://secure.justgiving.com/pages/?pid=1326386

Ferlonda, just in case you're wondering - yes she is Sarah's daughter.

Comments

[ferlonda.livejournal.com]

I remember Sarah talking about Jenny doing this- I can't believe it's happening already! I am more than impressed... makes me ashamed for being so sidelined by a simple cold. Thanks for the up-date and the link.

[footlingagain.livejournal.com]

What an amazing thing to do - what an amazing person!

Is it okay if I point people your way? I don't know how many will notice, but you never know unless you try :)

[birdsedge.livejournal.com]

Please do.

Personally I think Jen is a divine nutter of the first order who deserves to suceed massively and raise all the funds she wishes to raise.

[footlingagain.livejournal.com]

I couldn't agree more :) Link done.