Burnley lash technician completes Cancer Research UK '14 Dips in February' challenge
A Burnley lash technician swapped the comfort of her salon to take a ‘dip’ in freezing cold waters across Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Amy Clough took on the challenge of ‘14 Dips in February’ for Cancer Research UK.
Getting up as early as 5am some days, Amy completed the challenge last week at Walker’s Waterfall in Todmorden, joined by her mum Michelle.
Other relatives, including her dad, Lee and friends, Anya and Maya Gillett, Kelly Cooper, Jess Ormerod, Elaine Dixon, Jolene Hoggatt, Gary Scully and James Butcher have gallantly joined Amy as she completed the dips at a variety of reservoirs and waterfalls. These included Cant Clough, Hurstwood, the River Calder, Janet’s Foss, Marles Wood, Gaddings Dam, Calf Hey, Lake Burwain, Barbell School’s Ice bath and Clough Bottom.
“Some days, yes, the water was freezing but I felt so much better after each dip,” said Amy. “The challenge was to immerse yourself completely for at least 10 to 15 seconds and I certainly did that.”
Amy took on the challenge in memory of her gran, Ann Edmondson, who died of cancer in 2023 at the age of 78. The pair had a close bond and Amy (20) visited her daily with her dad. Amy said: “I just know that my gran would have been cheering me on. She was my motivation for every dip.”
No stranger to fund raising for Cancer Research. Amy has completed sponsored runs in 2024 and 2025. And her latest challenge has not only raised the grand total of £2,495, Amy is now a convert to wild swimming.
She said: “I absolutely loved it and will definitely be doing more.”