Mia Jennings: 'Kind and caring' children's swimming teacher, 19, unexpectedly dies from cardiac arrest
MACCLESFIELD, ENGLAND: A 19-year-old swimming teacher has died suddenly after having a cardiac arrest. Mia Jennings has been described as “kind and caring,” and a “model employee,” by everyone who knew her. She worked at her local pool at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, in Cheshire town.
Tributes poured in for the popular swimming teacher as her students and acquaintances are shocked and saddened by her sudden demise. "We are sharing with great sadness that our dear colleague Mia Jennings passed away this weekend after suffering a cardiac arrest. Mia was just 19 years old - a model employee and star apprentice in our HR Team and swimming teacher to hundreds of children at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. Those who knew Mia best are understandably shocked and devastated at this time. Our thoughts are with her parents, James and Louise, her younger brother and sister and all their family, along with her boyfriend Andrew," said a spokesperson for Everybody Health and Leisure, as per the Mirror.
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The spokesperson praised Jennings' "great dedication and commitment at work." They further said, "she was hugely respected by colleagues, customers and the children she so passionately taught each week," adding that she was a "rising star," who "received special recognition as an outstanding apprentice at the North East Cheshire Chamber Business Awards and the South Cheshire Chamber Awards and recently achieved her level 3 CIPD certificate."
The company continued: "Most importantly, Mia was a kind and caring person who always wanted to give her best and help others. Her beautiful smile lit up every room she was in, and she made a positive impression on everyone she met. A book of condolence will be open in the foyer of Macclesfield Leisure Centre from lunchtime on Wednesday - for customers and visitors to pay tribute, and share memories and messages."
A JustGiving page has now been created to raise £5,000 in her memory and it has already received more than £7,333 in donations.
As per The Sun, Jennings’ friend Maighan Mclean said: "Mia was 19 years old and the kindest and caring girl we have had the pleasure of knowing, although our time together was short there will never be a moment that was taken for granted. Our love goes to her family and loved ones during this devastating time. There are no words to describe how heartbreaking this has been, hopefully through the help of everyone we can fundraise to continue Mia’s legacy and bring this charity to light so research can be funded, information can be provided and medical equipment can be bought."