Joan Green, a resident at the Gladstone Heritage Retirement Village, joined nine other members of the Gladstone Gropers Masters Swimming Club in the swim to raise over $2,200 for Guide Dogs Queensland, according to the Gladstone Observer.
Mrs Green is a long-time volunteer for the charity and approached the Club about hosting the event.
“In 1983, my husband had a stroke, which left him three-quarters blind, so I’ve always been aware of blind people,” she said.
“We got such good service from Guide Dogs when Jack was blind, so … I’ve been a volunteer ever since.”
The ten swimmers completed a total of 35km in four hours. Mrs Green trains four times a week at the pool and says it’s her fellow club members who help to keep her motivated.
“It’s the encouragement of the members, good cultures and a lot of fun,” she said.
Proof you can help a great cause whatever your age.
