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Karen Swims Against Odds After Brain Hemorrhage | Leicester News

At 59, Karen Robinson is set to conquer a grueling 2.2-kilometer open water swim in Amsterdam—just months after surviving a devastating brain hemorrhage that left her paralyzed and speechless. Now walking with a cane and thriving independently, she’s training for the annual ALS fundraising swim, aiming to raise £500 for Stichting ALS Nederland. Once a gifted swimmer, lifeguard, and gym instructor, Karen’s journey from near-death to this bold challenge embodies resilience, determination, and the unbreakable will to push beyond limits. Her family, including proud father Clive, celebrates her…

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