Kmack68

2026 Summer 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 Fundraising History

Program / Challenge Total Raised
2026 Summer Ocean Swim $ 1,419
Summer Ocean Swim 2km 2023 $ 1,210
Sydney 2km Ocean Swim 2022 $ 1,300
Sydney 2km+ Ocean Swim 2021 $ 2,495

My Updates

Aren’t you scared out in the ocean?

Tuesday 13th Jan
This is a question or comment friends and family regularly ask me about learning to ocean swim. The answer is yes- sometimes I get scared. Recently, I had a tough time getting out the back of the waves because the surf was huge and I was dumped several times. It wan not fun! 😝😱 and yes I was scared. The thing is that I pushed through and got out the back of the waves and caught my breath and completed the swim. I don’t know firsthand what fighting cancer looks or fella like but I imagine it’s scary, has its ups and downs and is relentless. Is swimming in the ocean hard? yes- it can be, but nothing like a battle with cancer and the ants where my mind goes when I’m scared. I remind myself that what I’m doing is contributing to a cancer free world. We need to keep funding research to find a cure for Cancer and so that’s why I allow myself to be scared, to face hard challenges and to reach personal goals. 

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

$ 54.12

Out N About Ot

Go Kylie 🎉

$ 158.25

Estelle Stelzer

$ 124.58

Elise & Gus + Theo

From Gus, Elise & Theo. We love you! So proud

$ 50

Mano

$ 106.12

Lyn O

$ 700

Anonymous

$ 106.12

Marion G

Such a deserving cause. ! Good on you Kylie.

$ 120

Kylie Mackie

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