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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 10 Isabel Otter and Neil Boyd CA$54.31
Jul 09 Jami CA$27.60
Jul 09 Brenda Morrison Cheering everyone on at Swim Bowen from another bay on the Coast Salish Sea. CA$107.72
Jul 09 Anonymous CA$40.00
Jul 09 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Jul 09 Heather Stephens CA$27.60
Jul 09 Christina Ive CA$27.60
Jul 08 Jacquie McLennan CA$54.31
Jul 08 Karla Thomas CA$27.60
Jul 08 Mel Donnett CA$27.60