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Melissa Parsons

2025 Hobart Summer Ocean Swim

To make a difference

So here I am in Tasmania. Why am I here and what am I doing?
I'll be honest.
My partner died in a shark attack four years ago in Western Australia. So I moved to nature in Tasmania. To get back into the water was a massive step. To get into ocean swimming is a push beyond boundaries.
But swimming has also been my lifesaver.
I am passionate about mental health support and cancer support.
I have many friends and family members fighting cancer, or supporting those fighting cancer.
So here is my effort for cancer research... while pushing my boundaries, learning new things, and meeting others.
Exercise is also a great way to try to keep cancer away. And maybe my part here can also help remind people to keep active by doing the things they love, while pushing the boundaries, and fighting fear.
Thank you for supporting me, while I raise funds to support cancer research.

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

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!

 

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Reach My Goal

Raised

$1,028

My Goal

$800

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$400

Larissa Ripp

All the best Mel🥰

$100

Melissa Parsons

$100

Rose Parsons

$73

Daniel Buckley

Go Melly

$50

Erin Pilmer

Well done Melissa

$50

Nola Parsons

Good Luck Melissa.

$50

Sharon Slater

Good Luck, you’re inspirational. Just Keep Swimming.

$50

Bronwyn O'reilly

You absolutely amaze me! I'll be thinking of you - I know you'll smash it 💪👊😘😘

$50

Chevelle Neve

I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow. You got this x

$25

Maree Braybrooke

Well done Melissa - amazing feat and important cause 👏

$20

Anonymous

Keep on keeping on, legend 🫂

$20

Wendy Stewart

Keep smiling & posting.MelissaLove seeing all the amazing volunteer work your undertaking, the swim to raise funds for cancer research being one ♥️

$20

Zoe Braybrooke

You’re inspiring! Good luck with the swim!

$20

Leanne Watson

Go Mel! xx