Granny set to abseil for punch victim brother (From Essex County Standard)
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Granny set to abseil for punch victim brother
4:33pm Thursday 13th September 2012 in News By James Cox
A GREAT-granny is abseiling down Colchester’s Town Hall on her 70th birthday.
Laurel Tripp-Clarke, of Prettygate, will a fear of heights to complete the feat at 11.30am on Friday.
She is doing it in memory of her brother, Kevin Tripp, who died four years ago.
The father-of-one was killed, aged 57, in a case of mistaken identity after being punched while standing in a queue at a London Sainsbury’s.
Mrs Tripp-Clarke hopes to raise awareness for charity Support after Murder and Manslaughter.
To sponsor her, visit mycharitypage.com /laureltripp clarke
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