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Former Newham Recorder editor's swim for Christmas toy appeal

Christmas Toy Appeal
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Newham
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Colin Grainger is being joined by his granddaughters Natalie and Laura for a fundraising swim <i>(Image: Colin Grainger/AAA)</i>
Colin Grainger is being joined by his granddaughters Natalie and Laura for a fundraising swim (Image: Colin Grainger/AAA)
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A former Recorder editor is once again taking on a sponsored swim ito help bring festive cheer to disadvantaged children.

Colin Grainger, who is now a trustee of Ambition, Aspire, Achieve, is taking part in his annual swim in support of the Kevin Jenkins OBE Christmas Toy Appeal.

The campaign is being run in partnership with the Recorder.

Colin said: "I am proud to be a patron of the toy appeal campaign.

"The need is greater than ever this year.

"It is vital we get new gifts to young people who would otherwise go without."

Colin Grainger in pool practice (Image: Colin Grainger/AAA)

Now a freelance journalist, the 71-year-old will be taking part for the 48th year in a row.

Laura and Natalie Grainger Toon (Image: Colin Grainger/AAA)

This year, he will be joined in the pool by two of his grandchildren, Laura, 11, and Natalie, eight.

Colin helped launch the original appeal alongside Ambition, Aspire, Achieve founder Kevin Jenkins.

Donations can be made through his JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/colin-grainger-602.

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