BEING IN THE OCEAN
I've done so much in the last few years that a past me would have found unthinkable. I have certainly never considered myself an active or 'sporty' person, yet I've found so much joy and strength and power in this swim training and the ocean swim events.
I've really embraced ocean-swimming, and through moving through and being in the water curiously finding many parallels with my music practices: reflecting a lot on presence, adaptability, courage, acceptance of one's vulnerability... I've been pushing myself to perform and share my own music more since starting Can Too, and have been leaning into this to help me with my fundraising.
This is a page for donations towards a future Can Too swim program - hoping to do another one in 2026.
Thanks to all who have supported me so far. I appreciate that everyone's choices and capacities to donate are so varied and personal. You may have your own challenges and experiences with cancer, or with ocean swimming, or with facing something scary, or you may simply feel inspired to give for other reasons. Any amount, small or large, is welcome and appreciated. Feel free to leave a little message if you'd like to share your inspiration for donating.
Laura.
(photo from Bondi by Steph Allerdice)
My Fundraising History
| Program / Challenge | Total Raised |
|---|---|
| 2026 Winter Swim Fit | $ 0 |
| 2026 Autumn Ocean Swim | $ 918 |
| 2025 Winter Swim Program - Wave 2 | $ 0 |
| 2025 Autumn Ocean Swim | $ 1,074 |
| 2025 Summer Ocean Swim 2km | $ 1,392 |
| Winter Swim Program 2 2024 | $ 0 |
| Winter Swim Program 1 2024 | $ 0 |
| Autumn Ocean Swim 2.5km Program 2024 | $ 1,805 |
| Summer Ocean Swim 1km 2024 | $ 2,690 |
| Future Goal Event Fund | $ 0 |
