On Saturday many people braved the cold water at Branksome Chine beach to raise money for Dorset Mind.
This was Dorset Mind’s first ever Big Sea Dip and they hope to make it an annual event.
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This morning people braved the cold water at Branksome Chine beach for the @DorsetMind Big Sea Dip!
This is the first time they have ran this and they hope to make it an annual event. pic.twitter.com/gIPaWOAeAS
— Charlotte Coles (@charcolesjourno) January 13, 2024
Fundraising Development Lead, Marie Glen, said: “I just want to say a big thank you to everybody who supports us, from individual fundraisers through to charity partners and local businesses.
“We are lucky to have such a great support network around us.”
Picture by Charlotte Coles.
Kirsty from Poole works in Marketing for Dorset Mind and took part in the event.
She said: “I am often found in the sea. I love to try and get in once a week, I think it massively helps with my mental health.
“This is actually where I would normally come to swim, and you always see someone in, even if it’s a bit choppy.”
She added: “It’s really good that all these little communities are joining in to do something for a good cause.”
Dorset Mind is a self-funded charity that helps people in Dorset experiencing mental health problems access the vital support they need.
To find out more about the charity click here.
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