Michelle Bainbridge

2025 Summer Ocean Swim 2km

Swimming for Mum: My Ocean Journey to Fight Cancer

Cancer has touched the lives of so many, and for me, it hit home when I lost my beautiful mum to this devastating disease. 

My mum loved the beach. Every time I’m near the ocean, I sense her presence, and that’s why training for an ocean swim to raise money for cancer research feels like a great tribute to her. 

Plus it's a good challenge for me as those that know me, know i normally hit the pavements jogging and this will be my first ever ocean swim! 

I’m partnering with the Can Too Foundation to raise funds for cancer research and prevention, driven by the hope that no one else has to endure the pain my mum went through. 

It’s a cause that speaks to me deeply, with other family and friends who have and are fighting cancer and cancer related diseases. 

I would love your support as I take on this challenge.

Thank you for helping me honour my mum and other special people to me, and support this important cause.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$242.42

Dan Gaffney

Well played Shelby. Thank you for not just honouring your Mum, but all the others affected by this scourge. There is more $$ available with proof of you selling snags at Bunnings….(R Benaud chose the amount for me)

$200

David Ryan

Best of luck Michelle. Your mum as usual would be so proud of what you are doing.

$100

Carol Lydford

You will smash this Michelle, and I expect a 5k swim next year !

$100

Stephen

Go well

$100

Claire Bodenes

Good luck Michelle. I’ll be cheering you on from dry land - you’re far braver than me! X

$100

David

Go Michelle!!

$100

Dad

Hope you swim better than the swans played in the GF

$52.06

Lucas Bech

Great cause and happy to support you. Good luck with the swim 👍🏼

$50

Louise Bainbridge

$50

Jo, Adrian, Jet And Monty

So proud of you Shell and so would Mum be xx

$50

Dave Anstice

Just keep swimming

$50

David Goldsmith

$50

Elisa And Kerr Hunter

What a wonderful way to raise $$ for a cause that touches so many, we have no doubt you'll smashing the swim 👊🏻🥰

$50

J.face

$35

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