Charlotte Wainwright is taking on the Great North Swim in memory of her friend, Alina Clark, all while raising vital funds to support Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.
Charlotte and Alina’s friendship blossomed while working together. They shared maternity leave, supported each other through motherhood, and created memories that Charlotte will treasure forever.
Alina was just 32 when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer and was working with Professor Carlo Palmieri who is now using £150,000 of your donations to conduct research which has the potential to significantly reduce the impact of secondary breast cancer on patients and their families, offering hope for better outcomes and improved quality of life.
“Alina didn’t fight breast cancer, she danced with it. I miss her every day. I’m doing this swim to honour her memory and to help Clatterbridge continue providing the incredible care that meant so much to her.”
Charlotte Wainwright
By organising your own fundraising, you are helping people with cancer right across Merseyside, Cheshire and beyond.
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The Clatterbridge Fairy was specially created by our Charity Patron, internationally acclaimed sculptor, Emma Rodgers.
We asked Emma to share why she's supporting our Fairy Appeal:
"I have been a Patron of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity for 14 years now, as my mum is cared for there. They are incredible with her and getting the 'all clear' was a wonderful moment. They've done more for me than I can ever do for them, so creating the Fairy seems a small thing, really.
And this year I will be dedicating my Fairy to Professor Myint and the Team at Clatterbridge love from Emma, Milly, Annie and family."
