Schoolboy organises swimathon in memory of teacher

Caring student Charlie Culverhouse said: “I want everyone who comes to the swimathon to have fun and remember the good times we had with Mrs Harding. We were all really sad when she died and this helps us to remember her.”

Charlie visited Mrs Harding in St John’s Hospice and wanted to raise money for its staff in appreciation of the great work they do.

He’s set himself a target of £1,500 and has already signed 81 young swimmers for the event at noon on Saturday, November 7 at Saxon Pool Leisure Centre.

His mum Aimee, who helped with the planning, said: “I’m so proud of Charlie, he’s the most caring boy and always thinks of others.

“It’s been a lot of work for both of us but he has been determined to do this.”

One of Charlie’s admirers said: “He’s turned a sad circumstance into something really special.”

> Help Charlie reach his target at www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/charliesswimathon