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For participating in Point to La Pointe Open Water Swim 2026

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My Story…

As a child, I was fortunate to have access to swim lessons and water safety classes, however, having two sisters as instructors meant living up to high expectations, and, unfortunately, I just couldn’t keep my feet from sinking during a back float. Despite my accomplishments in the pool since, I still have some unfinished business.

Now, there’s a chance for redemption: if I can swim 2.1 miles across Lake Superior, my sister Cady has agreed to grant me an honorary degree in Level 6 Swim Lessons!

Support our open water swim from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island! I am so excited to join my sister for this year’s swim (she swam it last year). Fundraising helps guarantee our spot for 2026 and supports programs for youth, adults, families, and seniors to swim, sail, and be safe around water in the Bayfield area.


Cady has her own fundraiser here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/108598/point-to-la-pointe-open-water-swim-2026/pledge/participant/38747484

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Mar 23 Debbie Lenser Way to go James! Have fun and how great you are doing something for a worthy cause with your big sister! Undisclosed amount
Jan 12 Bryce and Chloe Yay James!! Undisclosed amount
Jan 11 John and Isabel $31.80
Jan 11 Christine Zastrow $10.60
Jan 11 Eric Pearson & Family $53.00