Swim for Susan

$17,898 raised

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My sister Susan died of breast cancer in March 2017, leaving behind her husband Colin and her 12 year old son Gabe. I wonder what life might have been like for Colin and Gabe, Susan’s family, and her many friends, if there had been an effective treatment for her illness and she was still alive today. I would like to do what I can to provide hope for other women diagnosed with breast cancer, and their loved ones. I am planning to swim across Darwin Harbour - breaststroke - to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This is a 6km swim in a straight line, but will be more than that after taking into account tidal movements. As far as I know, no one has ever swum across Darwin Harbour, and I doubt very much anyone has done so using breaststroke! If I feel I am ready, and the conditions are right on the day, I will do the swim on Sunday 24 June 2018, Susan's birthday. Wish me luck and thank you for considering donating.
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05 Jul 2018
Hi everyone, this funding page closes off tomorrow, Friday 6 July. I am very happy to say that at the time of writing, well over $17,000 has been raised for breast cancer research. If you know anyone who would like to make a last minute contribution, please let them know now! Thank you so much for your support.
Update
24 Jun 2018
OK, well very glad to announce that today I achieved my goal and swam across Darwin Harbour - breaststroke - to raise money for breast cancer research. Conditions were not great. There was a swell, it was choppy, and there was a pretty stiff SE breeze. I got through in (I think) just over three hours. I felt very relieved, very grateful to all those who helped me on the day, and very happy to think that in completing this challenge I had been able to contribute in some way to helping to find an effective treatment for breast cancer.
Update
20 Jun 2018
Hi everyone, I’m letting you know that everything is falling into place for me to hit the water this Sunday 24 June. I’m feeling fit and strong, and forecast conditions are favourable. Also, I am stoked to say that donations have just tipped over $10,000! Almost 100 people have donated and I am very grateful to you all. I have been getting some good publicity, and there is more to come, with a story likely to appear in the NT News in the next couple of days. Thanks again. Michael
DONATIONS192
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Tessa Sloane
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
$ 50
$ 50
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Anonymous
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
$ 25
$ 25
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Patrick May
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
$ 50
$ 50
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Trish
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
$ 50
$ 50
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Lynette
Sun, 1 Jul 2018
$ 10
$ 10
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sonja bertotto
Sat, 30 Jun 2018
$ 50
Top work Michael!! Survived!
Top work Michael!! Survived!
$ 50
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Peter Masterton
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
$ 100
$ 100
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Alex Bakunowicz
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
$ 100
should you repeat the swim make sure you take a different route. Well done Michael awesome
should you repeat the swim make sure you take a different route. Well done Michael awesome
$ 100
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Anonymous
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
$ 200
$ 200
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Julie Lloyd
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
$ 50
Well done.
Well done.
$ 50
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National Breast Cancer FoundationThe National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the only national body that funds life-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. Research is the only way to prevent deaths and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated.
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Michael Wells
NIGHTCLIFF, NT
Created Jun 2018
cancer

$17,898 raised

From 192 Donations
TARGET $10,000

Please support this cause

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RAISING FUNDS FOR
charity-logo
National Breast Cancer FoundationThe National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the only national body that funds life-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. Research is the only way to prevent deaths and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated.
About Fundraiser
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Michael Wells
NIGHTCLIFF, NT
Created Jun 2018
cancer