Natalie Bradekji

2025 Summer Ocean Swim 1km

My Activity Tracking

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Palm Beach to Whale Beach - I did it!

Palm Beach to Whale Beach swim on Australia Day - 2.6kms - I did it! So pleased. 
 What a well organised event with fabulous support from the Cantoo Team. Was a little swelly around the Whale Beach headland, but otherwise went well. So good having Andrew swim it 'with' me (was never going to keep up with him!) - we miss you Sal xx 
Thanks to all my sponsors - everyone has been so very generous.

Next?? I'm doing the Cole Classic on Sunday 2nd Feb - 2km from Shelly Beach to Manly Beach....

My Ocean Swimming challenge!

As a pool and between-the-flags swimmer, and with a love for the  beach and swimming, I've been thinking about doing ocean swimming for a couple of years now, but felt a little nervous about going beyond the breaking surf, so decided to take up this challenge with CanToo's support.

I'm swimming to raise money for cancer research in memory of my beautiful sister Sally who passed away in July 2024, 11 months after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer - she was only 55. 

She loved the beach, and during her illness often said she wanted for a beach swim, but medical issues  prevented her getting into the water, and she never got that last swim.

 So I'm swimming for her too.

 I'm very excited, a little nervous, and quite pumped -  I'll be actually aiming for a  2km (not 1km!) ocean swim .... bring it on! 

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!

 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$500

Catherine Birman

Wonderful way to honour your sister ❤️

$200

Liz Re

Happy swimming!

$200

Elizabeth Cope

Go Natalie!

$200

Hosep Bradekji

Go Girl

$200

Jenny M

Awesome Nat 🌟

$150

Sarah Mclagan

Well done Nat. Never doubted you’d do it.

$150

Jeremy Bradekji

$100

Claire And Ben Smith

Amazing Nat! A wonderful way to remember Sal ❤️

$100

Anonymous

Love that you are swimming for Sal!

$100

Buff

Brave and bold… sal would be proud xox

$100

Jennifer Fielding

$100

Elaine Ellwood

Well done Natalie

$50

Natalie Bradekji

$50

Ann Chitty

So proud of you Natalie have a great swim. Mum

$50

Deirdre Plat

The ripple effect of Sally bringing good to the world continues. Go Nat!!!Love Deirdre

$50

Karen Van Der Schasr

💓

$50

Craig Clan

GO NAT GO NAT GO NAT LOVE YOU NAT!!

$30

Elizabeth Moore

Good luck with the swim tomorrow! What a great challenge!! Cheering you on!!

$20

Clare Wyatt

Fantastic way to raise funds in Sal's memory. xx