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I can't believe that by this time next week I will have completed my first ocean swim event. Thank you to everyone who has donated to my fundraising page. Your donations,Week 4 - Taking on the Challenge
Hello and thank you to everyone who has donated to my fundraising page. Every donation to the Can Too Foundation helps make what’s impossible right now, possible in the future.
Speaking of which, I truly believe that my ocean swim training is assisting me to leave my limitations behind and achieve more than I ever thought was possible. By this weekend I will have completed 4 ocean swim training sessions at Mona Vale Beach. The waves are getting bigger and the distances longer, but I am committed to smashing the barriers to a longer, healthier life for myself – and for people with cancer.
With you as my ‘cheer squad’ behind me I am confident that I will achieve my ocean swimming and fundraising goals. Your donation to Can Too will ultimately help save and extend the lives of the mums, brothers, mates and work colleagues who need more solutions for their cancers.
I’ve added a few pics to the bottom of this page so that you can see what I’ve been up to.
As long as cancer continues to take lives and health, Can Too Foundation will keep challenging it.
Thank you,
Paul
Help me raise money for early career cancer research, and make the impossible possible
Will you help me smash the barriers to a longer, healthier life for people with cancer?
Cancer still takes the lives and health of too many of us. In 2023 it is estimated that about 163,000 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer (446 per day) and 51,000 will die (140 per day). This means that potentially someone we love may have to battle cancer, and that’s a statistic that needs to change.
And yet, brilliant Australian cancer research is still not adequately funded.
I know from my personal experience how it feels to be told “you have cancer”. So, I asked myself, “what can I do to help?” This year I’ve decided to put my limitations behind me and achieve more than I thought possible by learning to ocean swim. As someone who cannot swim 50 meters in a pool the thought of participating in a 1km ocean swim terrifies me. That’s where the Can Too Foundation comes in! With their support I’ll have a whole ‘cheer squad’ of people to help me reach my goal. I’ll train alongside people who are all motivated by the same cause, and who’ll inspire and encourage me.
In return, I’ll be fundraising for brilliant Australian cancer research that might never otherwise get the backing it deserves. Since 2005, Can Too Foundation have trained over 20,000 participants, and raised over $33,000,000 to invest in over 200 cancer research grants.
It would be really fantastic if you could sponsor me. Your donations to Can Too will ultimately help save and extend the lives of the huge numbers of Australians – the mums, brothers, mates, and work colleagues – who need more solutions for their cancers.
As long as cancer continues to take lives and health, Can Too Foundation
will keep challenging it.
Thank you for your support!
Paul
Thank you to my Sponsors
$500
Paul Bailey
$270
Michael Rose
$250
Simon Buckingham
All the best with it Paul- you’re going to LOVE swimming one day!
$200
Sarv Girn
Congratulations and all the best for the events !
$200
Paul Rose
As long as cancer continues to take lives and health, I will keep challenging it.
$200
Barbara King
Hi Paul, good on you for giving the swim program a red hot go! I’m sure you’ve got great support in your pod. Well done and enjoy the journey. Barb
$150
Monica Prugue
Best of luck for your swim, Paul and so happy to support you and Can Too!
$150
Steve Cohen
Looking good Paul (Potsie), even going on 40 years after hosting your favorite college "yanks" in Sydney. Fantastic cause that hits very close to home. Best of luck on the swim!
$100
Chris Haling
A great effort for a great cause - good luck for the big swim Sir Ed!
$100
Manjit Singh
All the best Rosey!
$100
Keith Apps
well done
$100
Rob Prugue
Way to go Aquaman. Kudos to you buddy. Try to stay away from Rorkie's wake.
$100
Philip Russell
Go for it Paul, enjoy the swim.
$100
Anonymous
Rosie, you're smashing it.
$55
Suneet Varma
Inspiring all of us !
$50
Lawrie Chartres
To think you are tackling a 2.8km OCEAN SWIM after recently learning to swim...amazing! Hint: Your upper body strength would be enhanced from paddling more often with Kayak Fitness out of Balmoral! Best wishes Paul. You are inspirational.
$50
Valentina Fuentealba
Well done Paul! Keep fighting the good fight. All the best for your swim. Val
$50
Hamish Rose
Getting wet is overrated! Regardless an unreal cause and proud of you Sensei!
$50
Koray Koksal
Amazing effort! Keep it up
$50
Filomena Maiese
Paul...you continue to be an inspiration to so many. Happy to support the cause!
$50
Elise
In awe of anyone who can take on an ocean swim. Great way to challenge yourself Paul.
$50
Naomi Heath
Amazing work!
$50
Sophie Rose
Leading by example 🖤🧡
$50
Lea Pollock
Well done Rosie
$30
Michael Rose
$25
Philip Browne
Well done Paul , I will double it if you get to Whale Beach !
$20
Jennifer Dean
Hi Paul - you continue to inspire and motivate us all to live a healthier life and focus our time and efforts on making a real difference to people and the world. Good Luck! I know you can achieve the impossible. Jenny
$2