Postwoman delivers on three challenges

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http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/resources/images/4035235/ A SOUTH Lakes postwoman has completed three gruelling 10,000ft challenges in aid of the Stroke Association.

Carol Walthew, from Kendal, raised more than £2,235 after undertaking a 10,000ft sky dive in Lancaster, taking part in the Great North Swim in Windermere (10,560ft), and and climbing a mountain in the French Pyrenees (10,141ft).

Carol, who is based at Windermere sorting office, Troutbeck Bridge, chose to raise funds for the Stroke Association after the charity was chosen as Royal Mail’s Charity of the Year, and sadly both her grandmothers passed away as a result of a stroke. Initially the aim was to raise £1,000 for the charity, however Carol has smashed this target and her fundraising total of £2,235 will be matched penny for penny by Royal Mail, thanks to their matched giving scheme.

Carol said: “I'm so pleased that I planned this multi-event fundraising challenge as I've experienced three new adrenaline rushes and inspired many people to support the Stroke Association.

"Both of my grandmothers died as a result of strokes, so the cause is very personal to me. I’ve taken on charity challenges before, but never anything this intense! It’s at times like this that it’s a good idea to remind yourself why you are doing what you are doing; fundraising and living life to the full.”

Louise Lawless, community and events Fundraising Manager from the Stroke Association added:

“Every year there are approximately 152,000 strokes in the UK. That's one stroke every three and a half minutes. It can have a huge effect on you and your family, but thanks to people like Carol, we can help give stroke survivors their best possible recovery.”
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Gary Grange, community investment manager at Royal Mail, said: “It’s fantastic to see fundraisers like Carol supporting our Charity of the Year and doing everything they can to help us to raise vital funds in aid of Life after Stroke Grants.

"In the next two years, we want to raise at least £2 million for the Stroke Association.”