WITH the recent hot weather who could forgive these three for jumping in the River Thames?
But they were taking a dip for a very serious reason – to raise money for an autism charity.
It was organised by Abingdon author Alison Mercer, whose six-year-old son Tom was diagnosed with autism two years ago.
The 40-year-old, who was joined by friends Helen Rumbelow and Helen Sage, said: “It was quite an adventure. The river was very peaceful and beautiful and not too cold. We have been very pleased with the support we have had.”
Swimming for a mile between Rushey Lock and the Tadpole Bridge near Bampton, the trio managed to raise more than £700 for Ambitious about Autism which helps children and young people with the disorder.
To donate visit justgiving.com/ teams/Thamesswimmers
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