Swim cook strait to raise funds for AutismNZ (I have autism)

$7 donated

Given by 2 generous donors in around 11 months

I will attempt to swim across Cook Strait to raise money for AutismNZ I have autism and will be training in open water this year.

Auckland

I am 31 years old, determined and very motivated to swim cook strait. I have LOTS of marathon swims this year to turn my dream into a Goal & swim Cook Strait. I have autism, but this does not hold me back from trying to achieve all I want in life.

Samuel Muir-James' involvement (page creator)

I have Autism and I have a brother with autism as well. I have wanted to Swim Cook strait for 4 years now.

I have increased my mileage in the pool and have completed 10km Taupo swim this year. More marathon swims in the sea will help me to achieve this Goal & I chose AutismNZ as my charity.

Latest update

Progress for Cook Strait Swim 5 January 2017

Training is more intensive with open water training every weekend, 3-4hours & comfortable in currents and choppy waters. With food stop every hour & kayak support. Banana, drink, protein bar, drink etc. Much determination on my part and plenty of support from Manukau masters with intensive pool training and my coach Jane Logan pushing me to be ready for the Challenge ahead. Thanks everyone for your financial support so far.

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