Amelia Thorpe

My goal swim

the big one - out in the deep, dark water!

Week 10 at the beach

Another wild day, more great support from the CanToo coaches, mentors and Bondi SLSC volunteers. Waves were huge and went on for what felt like forever, but we made it out the back eventually.

Third beach session

Wild waves today! Thanks to the Bondi SLSC volunteers who helped me to be brave

Pool training

Another stunning sunset session at the Andrew Boy Charlton pool

Still smiling, despite the bluebottles

Finishing our first beach session.

First beach session

I started this program most worried about sharks, but so far the main challenge has come from something much smaller - bluebottles

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 many of us and the people we love will have to battle cancer - several of my friends and family members are survivors, some are battling cancer right now, and sadly some are no longer with us.

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 18,000 participants and raised over $25,000,000 to invest in over 200 one-year 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!