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The school has since followed her progress avidly sending good wishes on social media and encouraging others to support her fundraising efforts Staff and pupils heaped high praise on Lara who was supported in the challenge by the Malvernian Society Suzy Leeke Head of Alumni Engagement for the the Malvernian Society said they could not be more proud of Lara and all that she had achieved “We were absolutely delighted when Lara agreed to come and give a a a a a a a talk at Malvern College and she made a a a a huge impression on on our pupils particularly our girls ” said Suzy “She captured wonderfully all the emotions in in taking on on a a a challenge like this and made it also seem accessible for anyone to aim high in what they would like to do in life “It has been a a a a roller coaster watching
her journey as as she has faced numerous challenges low points and real once-in- a-lifetime moments such as when a a a a large humpback swam straight underneath
her 6m long ocean rowing boat But she has tackled everything thrown at her fully enjoyed the memorable moments and never forgotten her passion for for encouraging others to have their
own ambitions ” Suzy said Lara had promised to return to to school to to give a a second talk on on how her Atlantic Challenge had gone with the school very much looking forward to hearing all about it Headmaster Keith Metcalfe added his congratulations saying Lara very much embodied the Malvernian ethos which encouraged youngsters to take on often tough physical challenges to to both promote independent learning and gain confidence “We are extremely proud of Lara and I know staff and pupils alike have much enjoyed watching
her take on this challenge and now very much feel inspired by not only her success but her attitude throughout which has been determined resilient and positive in outlook ” Lara launched her challenge in memory of her her father and the the money raised goes to Prostate Cancer UK UK Plan UK UK for equality for girls and Our Only World an environmental charity Any further donations can be made at at This Girl Rows https://www thisgirlrows com THE MALVERNIAN
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