Stephanie Bowen

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 Updates

Why am I doing this?

Wednesday 17th Dec
The ocean has always made me nervous, but I’m diving in for something that matters more than fear.

It started with a call from my friend the week training began: “Want to join?” I didn’t know much about the challenge, but I knew it was for cancer research and that was enough to say yes. Then I turned up and discovered the committed 14 week ocean swimming challenge of Cantoo.

This cause is close to my heart because I lost my dear friend Dani to breast cancer and have family members that have had near misses with the disease. Every stroke I take in the ocean is not just about swimming, it’s about my beloved family and friends who have faced cancer, overcoming my fears in the ocean, pushing past old limits, and showing my daughters what lifelong learning really looks like.

I stopped learning to swim properly around age 7, so I’m relearning from scratch and why not up the stakes and do it in the ocean?

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

$89

Camilla Windfeld Khanna

Well done Steph, for facing your fears and doing the good deeds for our beloved Cantoo 🧡 Annie has inspired many of us to start the journey and go the distance. Trust me this will stay with you for life #AlintaTribe 😉

$50

Candy & Lachie

Go Steph!

$22.58

Emma Rosner

Cheering you on Steph! Go you good thing!

$106.12

My Independent Pharmacist

$106.12

Justin Charles

Love you Steph, good work!

$100

Marina Rofe

Go Steph! What a great cause! So proud of you!

$54.12

Jessica Meyer

You go, girl!

$106.12

Jodi

You are a superstar Steph!

$106.12

Mike Searles

Onya Steph! Enjoy to big blue 😊

$54.12

Michelle Weir

Love your work Steph x

$54.12

Sarah Mcnamara

Good on you Steph - enjoy the journey!

$106.12

Beverley Charles

You can do it. I am so proud of you.

$54.12

Wayne Abrahams

Supervise Steph

$106.12

Bruce & Fran Copland

It’s only 1760 strokes barring temperature, current, wind and waves - Amazing! ignore the sharks!

$54.12

Team Mcmurtry

Just kick really fast, it’ll confuse the sharks. Good luck you’ve got this!

$22.58

Julian Mcleod

Good luck Steph x

$20

Nicole Charles

Proud to support your efforts, Stephanie — your dedication and heart touch so many. We’re cheering you on. Love, Nicole and Coby ❤️

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