Jerry Sunarho

Support me by supporting the Can Too Foundation

I have just signed up into the Can Too Foundation’s 2025 Summer Swim Program. Some of you may know that occasionally I swim in the ocean and have participated in the ocean swim events in the past. However, my last ocean swim event in February 2023 left traumatised. I stopped and pulled out in the middle of the swim due to fear of being overwhelmed by the rough ocean condition. I was 1km out in the ocean and the waves were getting bigger, bigger than I had ever encountered previously. I felt I wasn’t moving and had doubts that I could swim to the finish line. I raised my hand to be rescued. Since then, I haven’t been back to the ocean to do a proper swim.

I want to overcome my fear and trauma, and I want to do it the proper way. This 14-week long swim program should build up my skills and confidence swimming in the ocean. Each session is supervised by experienced instructor and water safety team from the local surf club. At the end of program, we are expected to complete a 2.8km swim from Palm Beach to Whale Beach on 26 January 2025. It will be a challenge for me as it would be my longest ocean swim.

This program also allows to train for a good cause. We are expected to raise fund for the always important cancer research, driving innovation and progress in the fight against cancer. Cancer affects all of us, young and old, men and women, and people from every background. Therefore, I ask you to support my effort by making a tax deductable donation to the Can Too Foundation. Thank you.

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!