Valentine A

2025 Autumn Ocean Swim

Helping find cancer cures through swimming

I'm supporting cancer research and prevention with Can Too Foundation. 

Hi from Valentine

As a passionate swimmer who loves the ocean and thrives in the sports community, I’m raising money for cancer research through my fundraiser page. This cause is close to my heart, and I believe in the power of coming together to make a difference. Please support me in combining my love for being active with helping others in need

1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. This means that potentially someone we love may have to battle cancer, and that's a statistic that needs to change. 

So I asked myself, "what can I do to help?" That's where the Can Too Foundation came in! Can Too provides professionally coached training programs for participants of any fitness level to run, swim and cycle their way to a healthier lifestyle and a cancer-free world. 

In return, I am raising valuable funds that go towards innovation in the prevention, care, and control of cancer. Since 2005, Can Too Foundation has trained over 22,000 participants and raised over $30,000,000 to invest in over 150 cancer research grants.

It would be fantastic if you could sponsor me, or even better join me in a program!

Thank you for your support!

 

My Updates

Event Swim - Cempedak island

Tuesday 22nd Apr
Yippee all done. Creative event swim around the divine Cempedak Island offf from Bintan Indonesia. My wonderful guide Michael ensured a safe passage. 48 mins to go around the island. Feeling proud to raise money for cancer research & achieve a personal goal. 

23 Feb Lane Cove pool

Thursday 27th Feb
Punched out 1.7 Km in the pool
Great Manly session yesterday dabbling in the waves… now time for some distance. Thx swim buddies for meeting me at the pool with promise of coffee & breakfast afterwards. 

Manly 22 Feb session

Saturday 22nd Feb
A magic morning at the beach. Ocean skills training today & intro insights. Glad to say we didn’t venture to Shelley Beach today as loads of swimmers were encountering blue bottles or flotsam …. AKA  pollution! THANKS coaches, water safety, team captains & swimmers ? 

12 Feb - Autumn program kick off

Wednesday 12th Feb
Been to Manly for some extra ocean swims between  the summer & autumn programs. 
Such a magic location 
Swim plus coffee - a dream combo

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

$6

Fan Club

Yippee hit the target

$50

Belinda Peet

$25

Jane Stormon

Is it chilli in the water?

$35

Banjo Again

Great small size chili bags 🏊 goggles ✅

$25

Julia Kerr

Thanks Valentine. Love my bag Julia

$45

Liz Eastland

Hi Valentine, thanks for the two bags on Saturday. Apologies about sending this late - the tag fell off so I had to ask round! Found you!

$25

Banjo

Just keep swimming - woof 🐶

$20

Melanie Junghans

$20

Melanie Junghans

Great wet bags! Keep going you’ll smash your goals!

$100

Robert Savage

Good luck.

$50

Anonymous

Thanks for the fabulous water proof Chilli bags

$20

Cathy Aboud

Thanks for gorgeous chilli bag!

$25

Jo Patterson

$50

Valentine Armstrong

$500

Mike Dixon

Val you are a legend. Great effort and all for a great cause.

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