Special swim for 'inspirational' quadruple amputee
BBCSwimmers in Jersey have raised money for a young woman who had her limbs amputated after sepsis shock.
The event at Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club marked Lily McGarry's 24th birthday and swimmers raised more than £500 towards her rehabilitation costs.
Ms McGarry fell ill earlier this year in Wales and is now recovering in hospital after spending months in intensive care.
She was a talented swimmer and is a former junior Team GB triathlete so many in the club know her and her family.
The event was organised by Billie Cave who competed with Ms McGarry in the 2015 Island Games.
"She is a lovely girl," she said.
"I actually apologised to Lily at the Island Games because I was a bit slow and she was just so encouraging which is amazing because she was only 14 then."
Dozens of swimmers got into the water despite the wet and windy weather on Tuesday evening.
Alice Harvey was one of the club members who braved the waters at St Catherine's Breakwater.
"Lily is such an inspiration," she said.
"I actually used to work with her dad who was always talking about her and how proud he was of her.
"We've heard about her sporting achievements too so we wanted to show Lily our support."
More than £400,000 has been raised through an online fundraiser, which will help pay for advanced prosthetics to allow Ms McGarry to enjoy the sports she used to compete in.
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