Swimmer Gemma Allchin, a Grade 11 learner at Creston College, pulled out all the stops recently and surpassed her target of R50 000 by raising R64 197 for South Coast Hospice.
She comfortably finished her mega-swim and fundraising project for hospice.
In November last year, Gemma set out to raise R50 000 by swimming 100km in segments. Her total amount raised was achieved through a combination of Back a Buddy and private donations.
A touching part of the swim was to honour the memory of her late grandfather, Rob Allchin, who battled cancer and died two years ago.
It had taken some time to be fitted in between regular swimming, schoolwork and all the rest that goes with being a teenager in Grade 11.
Gemma thanked her friends and family, as well as businesses local and abroad, for their belief in her and for the wonderful support for hospice.
A special handover was held at the college’s assembly recently, where hospice Fundraiser BT King received the generous funds raised and thanked Gemma, Creston College and all the donors who contributed to the event.
“I have hope for the future as our youth are still involved in fundraising,” said BT.
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