KIND-hearted Izzy Cartwright has raised over £7,000 for a number of charities including one that is helping her father Simon battle cancer.

On Sunday morning, Izzy swam 120 lengths of the pool at the Harlow Leisurezone.

She was supported by friends and families who encouraged her all the way in the eleven-year-olds marathon swim.

Her headteacher, Beccy Newton from Reedings Junior school in Sawbridgeworth and other members of staff were also there.

Izzy explained why she had supported the particular charities.

Izzy said: “I have decided to do a sponsored swim to raise some money for 4 charities which have supported my family and my best friend over the last 5 years. 

In 2017 my Dad was diagnosed with a really rare cancer in his sinus. Since then he has had 9 big operations and a lot of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Unfortunately the cancer keeps coming back and he is still having treatment now – for the last 5 years he has dealt with so much and has had so much support from Macmillan and the Isabel hospice – I want to give something back to them so that they can keep helping more people like my Dad.

Maggie’s have really helped me to deal with everything that has been going on and I have had brilliant support from my Art Therapist, Victoria. I really look forward to my sessions with her and she has helped me to open up and talk about things.

GOSH have been looking after my best friend, Eilidh, for the last 18 months. In October 2020, she was diagnosed with Leukaemia and needed urgent treatment. She has been going to GOSH ever since and is still having treatment there. I want to raise money for them to say Thank you for everything they are doing for Eilidh.

You can still sponsor Izzy as well as find out more about her fundraising by clicking below.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/izzy-cartwright