Matt Holden

2025 Summer Ocean Swim 2km

My Updates

Virtual Sausage Sizzle 1 Feb

Sunday 2nd Feb
Virtual sausage sizzle happened as planned on 1 Feb and photos are in the gallery! Also as planned I was able to finish the Shark Island 2.3km swim today and whilst I found it challenging that’s the whole idea. I thought of those that have been able to contribute funds whilst I was swimming which I truly appreciate. I also remembered those that have passed with cancer and those currently impacted and do believe that the early stage researchers funded by Can Too will be able to continue to open new options and treatments.

Shark Island Swim complete Feb 2

Sunday 2nd Feb
Thank you Pran, Ben, Helen, David, Davo, Powelly, Monika, Sukhjeet, Lindsay, Cathy, Bronwyn and Eoin I included you all in the virtual sausage sizzle from yesterday as a thank you, I really appreciate your generosity and it spurred me through what was a genuinely challenging swim today.

Virtual Sausage Sizzle 22nd January 2025

Wednesday 22nd Jan
Started the Virtual Sausage Sizzle today!

Thanks to Grant and Katherine - big donations so you are due quite a few sandwiches - I sent you 7 each to get started, photos in the gallery.

Thanks Jenny and Vic and Steve, your sausage sandwich and drink is also in the gallery.

Thanks also Simon - you got 2 so they are in the gallery for you.

They are virtual for you and you get the benefit of the personalised image and the satisfaction of contributing directly to reducing the impact of cancer but don't worry they aren't going to waste and todays' served as a tasty lunch and dinner for myself and the family.

Virtual Sausage Sizzle

Monday 20th Jan
Hello network, I'm currently training for the 2025 Summer Ocean Swim 2km with the Can Too Foundation, a registered Australian charity that's as committed to fighting cancer as I am. This weekend I am starting with a 1km at Palm Beach in Sydney, and then plan for the 2km at North Bondi on February 9th!

I'm asking for your support so that the Can Too Foundation can continue transforming lives. Understanding there are many good causes to support; and inspired by the Pink Cricket Test Virtual Seat Sales initiative; I am running a Virtual Sausage Sizzle. I will post a photo for you to my Can Too blog of your Virtual Meal in return for your contribution!

All you need to do is click on the donate link to make a tax-deductible donation to my fundraising page and $4 will get you a Virtual Sausage Sandwich or $5 will get you a Virtual Sausage Sandwich with a Virtual Soft Drink!

All money raised with the Can Too Foundation supports community cancer prevention programs and cancer research.

Thanks for your support

Thank you to everyone who has made a donation towards my goal

$27

Charlie Pidcock

Matt Good for you, Can Too is a great organisation, I did a swimming program & a running one after leading me to a half marathon which was a big stretch for me.

$155

Pran Rammanhor

All the best Matt. You'll smash ot Bru 👊🏾

$50

Ben Norris

Well done Matt. Great cause and good luck

$20

Coach Eoin

Hydralyte plus some extra.

$100

David Dzienciol

Well done mate. Good luck for the swim.

$20

Bronwyn Smith

Sausage, drink and Hydralyte (not because of the sausage)

$5

Sukhjeet Singh

$5

Lindsay A Gomes

Good luck Matt

$50

David Dietrich

Great work, Matt?

$50

Mark Powell

Good luck Matty

$20

Helen Chu

Too young to die, too old to be making these life choices! Swim fast!

$15

Monika Burnside

Good luck Matt!

$20

Catherine Sanders

Snags and drinks bought! Great idea…

$9

Simon Allen

Good luck mate

$50

Katherine Toates

We need more people like you! Smash it out of the water Matt!

$5

Vic Masi

Well done Matt

$5

Jenny Biggin

$4

Steve Smith

Looking forward to the virtual sausage sandwich, good idea… good luck with the swim..…

$100

Grant Johnstone

Great work Matt. Great cause. Great effort. Definitely worth a sausage sandwich or two !

$50

Paul Chen

Great work Matt, I know how difficult this training has been for you.

$100

Nicholas Lynch

Go Matt..2k ain't nothing for.you!

$100

Holman Family

Great work Uncle Matt! You’ll smash the 2km swim and we’ll be cheering you along. From the Holmans

$80

Anonymous

Well done Matt, keep going. Challenge yourself, Challenge cancer.

$100

George Yacoub

Well done Matt - a great cause!

$20

Carson Read

Love to see it Matt

$100

Jordan Berryman

Well done Matt

$100

Andy Hobbs

Good on you, Matt, great cause

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