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For participating in Point to La Pointe Open Water Swim 2025

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My Story…

Hello & thank you for visiting - 

This August I will be swimming 2 miles in the invigorating & magical waters of Lake Superior from Bayfield to La Pointe on Madeline Island. The photo on my page is from last year when I volunteered as a Safety Paddler. This year it's time to swim! 

This event holds a bit more significance for me this year, as it is part of my recovery from a prostatectomy in April. In October of last year, I was diagnosed with Unfavorable Intermediate Risk prostate cancer. Fortunately, the surgery was very successful and my prognosis is excellent. Guys - be sure to monitor your Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels at annual physicals. Early detection is critical. I was asymptomatic and wouldn't have known of any issues besides the elevated PSA's the last few years. I guess that's a PSA PSA! ;)

Besides the challenge and motivation to maintain my health, I am swimming to support and raise funds for Recreation and Fitness Resources (RFR). RFR provides critical & affordable programs, classes & events that promote healthful, fun, and active lifestyles. If you are willing and able, please contribute to my campaign to benefit Recreation and Fitness Resources and help make my swim as beneficial as possible. Any and all amounts add up and are very much appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 01 Judi Czypinski Thanks Mom! $50.00
Jul 11 Anonymous Your words of wisdom once "Any weeds - just grab 'em & pull yourself along" $107.35
Jul 09 Buck and Heidi Go Get it Rob! We are excited to be supporting you in this great cause. Undisclosed amount
Jul 04 Melis So glad for your full recovery my friend! Celebrate! $133.98
Jul 01 Bob & Linda Good luck with the swim. ❤️ $107.35
Jul 01 Sam Vainisi I’d definitely support anyone jumping into the frozen waters of Lake Superior! Ouch! $27.48
Jul 01 Anonymous $27.48
Jul 01 Margi Go Rob, Go! $27.48
Jul 01 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Jun 30 Bobbie You are amazing!! $107.35