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This matters. It really matters. Early diagnosis, early intervention and treatment, and in an ideal world, prevention and cure; it matters so much, to so many people.
If you have the means and inclination, please consider donating to the Daffodil Day Dip fundraiser this August. And if you don't have capacity right now, please accept a virtual hug and my heartfelt thanks for your interest. 💛
I’ve helped equip 13 researchers with essential lab equipment needed to conduct life-saving research.
A huge thank you and shoutout to my biggest supporter, John for donating $106 to help fund the next cancer breakthrough.
Tuesday 2nd Sep
Big thanks to everyone who jumped in to support the cause - what a great result with more than $600 raised for cancer research. The final collective figure is yet to come in, but it's expected to be in the millions.
Sadly, I wasn't able to do my fifth and final dip in August. I had sinus surgery (on Daffodil Day itself!) and have been out of action ever since. The surgeon told me in no uncertain terms - no swimming for six weeks. Six weeks!! One or two - yep, fine, understood. Six was unexpected. Sooooo when I dip again in a few weeks, that one will be for the survivors.
Sunday 17th Aug
Back on the coast, yesterday morning I took a dip in honour of the carers, and those who are close to someone dealing with a diagnosis and treatment.
Sunday 17th Aug
Earlier in the week I was in the Snowy Mountains and while I technically didn't dip in the Snowy River, I did take a dip in Lake Jindabyne, which is the same water. Conditions were good - sunshine, blue sky and minimal breeze.
This dip was for those in palliative care and/or making hard choices about dying with dignity.
Wednesday 13th Aug
A few days ago I went for a night dip, complete with occasional rain and intermittent moonlight.
The thing about dipping in cold water is that there is a sweet spot. After about two to three minutes you reach that point. It's *after* your skin becomes juuuust numb enough, but *before* hypothermia sets in. Try it.
This dip was in honour of those who are coming to terms with a diagnosis and powering their way through treatment.
Saturday 9th Aug
Today was my first dip. There were two swimmers in the pool doing laps - both wearing full wetsuits. I was in my regular cossie. Yes the water was cold and invigorating...
This first dip was in honour of those we have lost to cancer. Goes without saying there are far too many people gone before their time. Wouldn't it be great to change that.
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Well done Clare, our very own adventurer.
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Well done mate. Great cause.
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Well done Clare! An amazing organisation who assist so many people who’ve been impacted by cancer, in many ways. We’ll never forget the ways they helped us 16 years ago. 🌼
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Thinking of you getting cold in support of a great cause. Too many people we know have been affected, either in treatment now, finished treatment or didnt make it. Love your spirit
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Way to go Clare!!
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well done Clare.
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Thank you for supporting such a great cause Clare
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Brava Clare 👏💜
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Cancer Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to the elders past and present and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Cancer Council is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income tax Exempt Charity. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
