Deirdre O’Dea

2026 Autumn Ocean Swim

I'm supporting cancer research and the health of people in Australia 

Roughly 1 in 2 of us will receive a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime. This is a statistic that we need to change. 

So, I've decided to take on a personal challenge with the support of CanToo, to raise funds along the way that could be life-changing. From supporting the ongoing health promotion work CanToo provides, to funding incredible, innovative early-career cancer researchers.

We desperately need to find more solutions to cancer, from prevention, to treatment, and ultimately a cure. Please support me on my journey with CanToo by donating to my fundraising page today!

Thank you for your support!

 

My Updates

Epic Orange Party Sunday April 26, 2026

Sunday 22nd Mar
Hope you can join me for a night of friendship, music, good vibes, conversation and dancing...

https://www.trybooking.com/DKRWG


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

$ 106.12

Clare Turner

Congratulations Deirdre for this massive effort and all the best for a great ocean experience. x

$ 100

Sumithra Bala & Sita Mctavish

Fabulous effort Dee! Sum & Sita xxx

$ 106.12

Anne Keaney

Hi Deirdre - apologies for taking so long to respond. I won’t be able to make it on Sunday but can make a donation. Good luck with the evening and the swim. Cheers Anne l

$ 106.12

Wendy Moore

$ 50

Chris O’dea

$ 55.99

Margaret Hyland

Well done! A great cause. Hope you reach your goal. Best wishes Margaret and Joe

$ 54.12

Dianne Sippel

Great work Deirdre

$ 54.12

Paul Rose

Congrats for undertaking an awesome personal challenge for such a wonderful cause. You’re going to smash it!

$ 54.12

Cathy Murray

You're a legend

$ 54.12

Claire Littleford

Good luck, Dee - you’ll be brilliant!

$ 80.25

Ann-louise Leslie

Great work. Hope you have a fabulous swim. And many more to follow

$ 54.12

Kym Kitching-downs

Go legend. Gr8 cause ❤️

$ 106.12

Mia Park

Amazing effort for a great cause, go Dee

$ 54.12

Sue Stubley

$ 106.12

Graham Keaney

Well done Dee!

$ 106.12

Leonie Piper

Proud of your efforts and commitment Dee🙏

$ 106.12

Lorna Scott

Wonderful idea to have an orange party and an ocean swim, but not at the same time

$ 106.12

Michelle Penfold

Good luck with your swim and fundraising

$ 100

Sue Cox

$ 106.12

Jane Davidson

Keep up the good work Dee

$ 106.12

Paula Richardson

Good luck with the event

$ 106.12

Sueellen Hodgekiss

$ 263.75

Anonymous

$ 106.12

Kathleen Matthews

Well done Dee. Love Kath and Alex

$ 54.12

Paul Bates

$ 100

Claire Cupitt

$ 100

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