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Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Swim Event – Second Annual

October 11, 2025 Jennifer Chen Health
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  • Ruth Hitchcock is undertaking a remarkable challenge: swimming in the sea every day for 1,000 days.
  • Her husband has incurable cancer, adn she wants to actively respond to the situation rather than be overwhelmed by it.
  • Impact: She's already raised nearly £45,000 and inspired hundreds of others to join her,with swimmers participating globally (australia,Bali,Greece,Spain,etc.).
Original source: bbc.com

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Ruth Hitchcock is undertaking a remarkable challenge: swimming in the sea every day for 1,000 days.

Why? Her husband has incurable cancer, adn she wants to actively respond to the situation rather than be overwhelmed by it. She’s aiming to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

Impact: She’s already raised nearly £45,000 and inspired hundreds of others to join her,with swimmers participating globally (australia,Bali,Greece,Spain,etc.).

Current status: She’s completed a meaningful number of swims and her 1,000th swim is scheduled for July 5, 2026.

Husband’s Reaction: her husband, Dave Hitchcock, is proud of her efforts but also expresses some worry, especially when she swims alone.

The text includes a photo of swimmers in the sea, illustrating Ruth Hitchcock’s daily activity.

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