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Help Krista raise money

For participating in SwimBowen 2025

My Story…

I’m so looking forward to my 4th year participating and 3rd time swimming the 1500m event. This year, I’m excited to join my Bowen Bay training buddies Anna and Mary on Team 3 Swimming Sistahs!

My youngest brother is living with a rare terminal cancer. I’m very familiar with the fear, anxiety and stress of time in treatment; of the many hours spent in transit, or in preparation, or simply waiting for a doctor to call. Because he lives so far away it’s hard to feel helpful, so I’m compelled to participate here, where I can, supporting others.  

I’ve lead teams, organized and participated in so many cancer research fundraising events over the years. SwimBowen is different. It feels different. There’s a real connection to community and to the actual people who directly benefit from the fundraising. Even before moving here in 2021, I knew I wanted to be involved with SwimBowen. That goal pushed me to overcome my fear of ocean swimming. It’s now something I absolutely love and enjoy. 

I know how impactful a Cancer Care Fund gift is for a person in treatment, so I’m thrilled to swim for my community again this July. Thank you for your support!

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Donate to help [participant] raise funds for SwimBowen's Cancer Care Fund assisting Bowen Islanders in active cancer treatment!

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jul 12 Lori & Peter Canning CA$54.31
Jul 11 Melissa & Rick CA$107.72
Jul 11 Paul Rapp Go Krista!!! CA$214.54
Jul 11 Karen Lewis Go girl!! Very impressed with your efforts for such a worthy cause xx CA$54.31
Jul 10 Ann Have a great swim Krista! Kudos to you and your swimmer pals for taking on this challenge and raising funds for those who need it CA$54.31
Jul 10 Lynn Legge Krista you are amazing CA$54.31
Jul 10 Jitka CA$54.31
Jul 10 Cornelia Baker If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in the water. Swim on Krista. CA$267.96
Jul 10 Carol S Hope you have a great day for it!!! CA$107.72
Jul 10 Don and Sue CA$54.31