A MOTHER and daughter team are taking part in the Great North Swim to help those with cystic fibrosis.
Anne Hall, 53, of Immingham, and her daughter Rebecca Wellington, 29, will complete the challenge at Lake Windermere on Saturday, June 15.
Anne's son James, 24, a recent performance graduate from Hull University, has had the condition since birth.
He undergoes a tough daily treatment regime that includes taking more than 40 tablets, inhaling drugs and physiotherapy.
He also requires occasional hospital stays and courses of intravenous antibiotics.
James said "They're mad for doing this but I'm proud of them.
"My condition lives with me, not with them, but it's great they are taking part."
James doesn't let his condition hold him back. He auditions for West End shows and recently starred in a pilot for CBBC, which encourages recycling.
He has even met the award-winning actor John Hurt, who grew up in Cleethorpes, at the Houses of Parliament.
Since James was born, Anne has been an active fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
She added: "If James can go through all he has to go through in his life to keep well, I'm sure I can do this.
"James – you are my inspiration."
Anne and Rebecca have so far raised £1,500. You can sponsor them by visiting www.justgiving.com/annieswinderemereswim
