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Picture caption – Emi (14) and her Mother Sophie (44) are taking part in Swimathon this March to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, the end-of-life charity Marie Curie and Swimathon Foundation. Dive in and sign up now at swimathon.org

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‘Swimathon President Duncan Goodhew MBE’– As Swimathon turns 40, 1980s Olympic legend Duncan Goodhew MBE is encouraging people across Hertfordshire to sign up and raise money for Cancer Research UK, the end-of-life charity Marie Curie and Swimathon Foundation from 20-22 March. Enter now at swimathon.org

Hertfordshire fundraisers urged to make waves as Swimathon turns 40

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‘Swimathon President Duncan Goodhew MBE’– Making a splash: Swimming legend, Duncan Goodhew MBE, is urging people across Hertfordshire to sign up for Swimathon 2025 to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK, the end of life charity Marie Curie and Swimathon Foundation. Dive in at swimathon.org.

Hertfordshire swimmers urged to dive into Swimathon

Marie Curie have helped terminally ill patients curate their favourite songs for end of life care, as the charity looks to provide more focus on the quality for those in care.

Marie Curie help terminally ill curate end of life Spotify playlist

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Marie Curie celebrates 75th anniversary with yellow-inspired recipes for Summer 2023

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Volunteers collecting for the Great Daffodil Appeal 2018. The person donating is Miriam Strong. Photo from Ben Gold

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Marie Curie community fundraiser Lucy Watson dressed as the charity's mascot Daffy surveying the damage in Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead

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