DASH & DIP in aid of the Irish Cancer Society
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DASH & DIP 2020
Join me for the inaugural DASH & DIP on Sunday 22nd March 2020: a 12km DASH from FFS Gym to the Forty Foot followed by a refreshing DIP in the Irish Sea.
Why?
Last October, at the age of 34 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. due to a genetic mistake, I’m a BRCA 2 carrier (yep, like Angelina Jolie ♀).
On February 28th I will complete my 8th and final round of chemotherapy. Before I have surgery in early April, I want to celebrate finishing chemotherapy by setting myself a challenge and hopefully raise lots of money for the Irish Cancer Society.
The last few months have been tough, the toughest months I’ve ever experienced, however, they have also been full of love and support. I’m very lucky to have an incredible support network around me; my friends, my family, work and last but definitely not least, FFS Gyms. FFS has been my safe place, a place where I can go and feel ‘normal’. The support from members and coaches has been unbelievable and has meant more than they’ll ever know.
Some people aren’t as lucky as me, they might be struggling with their diagnosis or treatment and the Irish Cancer Society provides incredible support, information and services in hospitals, by phone and online.
DIP
The DIP at the Forty Foot is open for all!
Since March 2019, the sea and our little (but growing) swimming community have been my saviour. The sea brings me calmness. You emerge from the water empowered, ready to take on whatever the world throws at you. It is pure magic.
Join me for the inaugural DASH & DIP on Sunday 22nd March 2020: a 12km DASH from FFS Gym to the Forty Foot followed by a refreshing DIP in the Irish Sea.
Why?
Last October, at the age of 34 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. due to a genetic mistake, I’m a BRCA 2 carrier (yep, like Angelina Jolie ♀).
On February 28th I will complete my 8th and final round of chemotherapy. Before I have surgery in early April, I want to celebrate finishing chemotherapy by setting myself a challenge and hopefully raise lots of money for the Irish Cancer Society.
The last few months have been tough, the toughest months I’ve ever experienced, however, they have also been full of love and support. I’m very lucky to have an incredible support network around me; my friends, my family, work and last but definitely not least, FFS Gyms. FFS has been my safe place, a place where I can go and feel ‘normal’. The support from members and coaches has been unbelievable and has meant more than they’ll ever know.
Some people aren’t as lucky as me, they might be struggling with their diagnosis or treatment and the Irish Cancer Society provides incredible support, information and services in hospitals, by phone and online.
DIP
The DIP at the Forty Foot is open for all!
Since March 2019, the sea and our little (but growing) swimming community have been my saviour. The sea brings me calmness. You emerge from the water empowered, ready to take on whatever the world throws at you. It is pure magic.
Organizer
Victoria McGrath
Organizer