A CHARITABLE duo hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity both completed the Great Manchester Swim in under an hour last weekend.
Councillor Judith Kelly, who represents Redvales, and breast cancer survivor Catherine Thorley, of David Street, Bury, took part in the event in Salford Quays to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and The Christie hospital respectively.
The pair, who met via Twitter while training for event, have already raised almost £1,000 combined from their individual online fundraising pages.
Donations can be still be made via www.justgiving.com/judekellybury1 or text HALE72 plus the amount to 70070; or www.justgiving.com/Catherine-Thorley or text CTHU66 plus the amount to 70070.
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