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Iain Hughes
Louise Hibbert22 Jun 2023 - 10:00
Words from the Club
We are devastated to inform you that one of our much loved Under 12’s Dads, Iain Hughes is reported missing after his inspirational attempt to swim the English Channel for charity. Iain set off on his solo attempt accompanied by a support boat on Tuesday 20th June.
A search effort took place for many hours supported by French and Belgian military helicopters, navy and police patrol boats but despite their efforts Iain’s whereabouts are still unknown. French authorities have confirmed the search has now officially ended.
Iain, aged 42 not only serves in West Midlands Fire service but is also a true Club person, giving his spare time in supporting the Under 12’s with first aid cover and most recently Fitness coaching, getting the team prepared for the upcoming season.
We know Iain has trained long and hard for this challenge with pure dedication and determination. His fitness is at a level some of us could only dream about, which makes this tragic news even harder to comprehend. A man who has devoted his life to helping others, described as kind, sincere, Inspirational and a “top man”.
Our thoughts go out to Iain’s Family, his West Midlands Fire Service family and of course his Rugby family here at Stourbridge Rugby.
Iain organised an amazing Band night at the Club last year when the Clubhouse was packed out as Queen Reloaded entertained us all. This night made over £1000 for Iain’s chosen charities, The British Heart Foundation, The Firefighters charity and Midlands Air Ambulance.
We all feel numb and helpless at this tragic news and naturally feel like we need to do something to help.
And there is something that we can do and that is to make sure Iain gets to his £21,000 target. Iain set this goal to represent £1000 for every one of the 21 miles he aimed to do. He wrote that he thought it was an optimistic amount, but I’m sure If we share this far and wide, we can all complete this challenge for Iain. Whether it's a £1 or a £1000 lets show Iain our dedication and determination.
Please copy and paste the link below, alternatively go direct to the Just giving page or our Facebook post.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hughesyswimstheenglishchannel?utm_term=XRjVekbb8
A search effort took place for many hours supported by French and Belgian military helicopters, navy and police patrol boats but despite their efforts Iain’s whereabouts are still unknown. French authorities have confirmed the search has now officially ended.
Iain, aged 42 not only serves in West Midlands Fire service but is also a true Club person, giving his spare time in supporting the Under 12’s with first aid cover and most recently Fitness coaching, getting the team prepared for the upcoming season.
We know Iain has trained long and hard for this challenge with pure dedication and determination. His fitness is at a level some of us could only dream about, which makes this tragic news even harder to comprehend. A man who has devoted his life to helping others, described as kind, sincere, Inspirational and a “top man”.
Our thoughts go out to Iain’s Family, his West Midlands Fire Service family and of course his Rugby family here at Stourbridge Rugby.
Iain organised an amazing Band night at the Club last year when the Clubhouse was packed out as Queen Reloaded entertained us all. This night made over £1000 for Iain’s chosen charities, The British Heart Foundation, The Firefighters charity and Midlands Air Ambulance.
We all feel numb and helpless at this tragic news and naturally feel like we need to do something to help.
And there is something that we can do and that is to make sure Iain gets to his £21,000 target. Iain set this goal to represent £1000 for every one of the 21 miles he aimed to do. He wrote that he thought it was an optimistic amount, but I’m sure If we share this far and wide, we can all complete this challenge for Iain. Whether it's a £1 or a £1000 lets show Iain our dedication and determination.
Please copy and paste the link below, alternatively go direct to the Just giving page or our Facebook post.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hughesyswimstheenglishchannel?utm_term=XRjVekbb8
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