Just completed The Big Swim!
Hi all,
Proof of life.
This morning I swam in The Big swim. From Palm to whale beach. Around 2.8km.
Why? To help raise funds for cancer research.
To everyone that has helped me this year, thank you very, very much.
I swam all the way by myself with just a small 2.5 -3 metre shark to keep me company (I did a double take when I noticed the shark next to me just as I started to swim the area called “the washing machine”.
It is always nice to have some supporters but maybe next time I will ask for only friends and family.
Not long to go now
Getting a little worried now.
I just entered for "The Big swim". No going back now!
I have a new training technique.
Swimming in the bath. https://goo.gl/photos/3LoZ5myG3oLTA13u8
I am in this group of swimmers somewhere.
I think I am the one in the orange cap.
Time to sit back and watch a bit of TV in preparation for my "Big swim"
https://goo.gl/photos/m8B5WfSxkPv58T2j6
Achievement unlocked
5 weeks into the training and I think my swimming is improving or everyone else got together and is quietly waiting for me.
That's nice I guess.
I'm training with Can Too for the 2/2.5km Ocean Swim!
I am training for an event with Can Too, a health promotion organisation that engages and inspires individuals and the community to achieve personal health, wellbeing and altruistic goals.
Beginners and experienced athletes alike are given professional coaching as part of a team to run or swim in endurance events- including 10km, half-marathon and marathon runs; as well as ocean swims and triathlons.
In return, I am raising valuable funds that go towards innovation in the prevention, care and control of cancer. In 2014, our Can Too community has supported 19 early career researchers through Cure Cancer Australia.
Thank you for supporting me!
‘It’s so much fun and I can’t believe I’m going to achieve this goal that I never thought possible. A great program and team support is making it possible. You Can Too!’
Thank you to my Sponsors
$350
Anonymous
$130
Anonymous
BBQ fundraiser
$100
Anna Holden
$100
Jabs
Wish I could contribute more but I blew my savings on Maltesers.
$100
Niki Carey
This year best to add shark self defense to our training repertoire - apparently they don't like being punched in the nose!
$100
David Howard
$55
Ali And Stef
Congrats Ryan! Ps you got a $5 shark bonus :)
$50
Anonymous
do your thang man
$50
Katie Hokin
Good luck! Just make sure you aren't the slowest so the sharks don't get to you first.
$50
Justine Patterson
$50
Brent
Merry Christmas Ryan. Nice work Ryan.
$50
Anthony, Sophia And Kristian
Best of luck uncle Ryan x
$50
Annette Martin
$20
Anonymous
$20
Shaun Madden
don't get eaten by sharks.
$20
Stef Fleet
$10
Anonymous
BBQ profits
Fundraisers chocolates