7 Swims – Giving Back After a Second Chance at Life

In September 2025, my life changed overnight. What started as a brain infection developed into meningitis and a major stroke. I spent time in intensive care, underwent multiple brain surgeries and was left paralysed down my left side.

There were times when the future was incredibly uncertain, but thanks to some amazing people, organisations and the support of my family, I've been given a second chance at life.

Now I want to say thank you.

7 Swims is my challenge to complete seven open-water swims around Queenstown, pushing myself physically and mentally while raising money for three organisations that mean a great deal to me:

Ranui House

Baskets of Blessings

Air Ambulance

Each played an important part in helping me and my family through an incredibly difficult time.

This isn't about breaking records or winning races. It's about recovery, gratitude and showing what's possible after a life-changing event.

Every donation, big or small, is a way of saying thank you and helping these organisations continue supporting others when they need it most.

Seven swims. Three incredible causes. One big thank you.