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Nic's winter swim challenge

$12,516 donated

Given by 210 generous donors in 6 weeks

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30 day winter swim challenge to support kiwi kids through serious illness or bereavement.

Auckland

I am a cancer survivor, bereaved mum and also live with Parkinson's and a degenerative heart condition, cardiomyopathy.

Before my heart started to fail and my diagnosis of Parkinson's, I embarked on many sporting challenges to fundraise; marathons, ocean swims, adventure races...I enjoyed supporting others while challenging myself...it was good to feel alive.

Cardiomyopathy and Parkinson's changed that, and I thought, what can I do now...

Then I had a light-bulb moment. While I can't swim the way I used to, I can challenge myself in a new way and embrace physical challenges and push my capabilities. That's where the idea of winter swimming came from.

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Kenzie's Gift: Healthy Minds, Happy Hearts. We're New Zealand's leading charity dedicated to supporting the mental health of young people and their families affected by serious illness or bereavement.

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To support kiwi kids through serious illness or bereavement.

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Smashing targets...$12,000 2 July 2020

Hi Team,

Well...we just keep smashing targets, we reached $12,000 this morning, I simply can't believe how generous and supportive you have all been, thank you, thank you, thank you.

I have been so inspired and motivated, I am still swimming until I go for surgery on Monday, and we are posting updates on the Winter Swim Challenge FaceBook page if you fancy following.

Enjoy the rest of the week ahead, and I hope I may get the opportunity to thank many of you in person in the near future.

Bestest,

Nic

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