Lisa Thomson

Daffodil Day Dip 2025

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In August, I’ll be plunging into cold water for the almost 1 in 2 Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. 

Please donate to my challenge!

The funds I raise from my Daffodil Day Dip challenge will help power world-class cancer research to save lives.

Your support means so much to me. Please help create a cancer free future by donating to my fundraiser now! 💛

My Dip Progress

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I’ve completed

31 dips

My Goal

31 dips

Funds Raised

My Impact

I’ve helped equip 62 researchers with essential lab equipment needed to conduct life-saving research.

Gai, Tony, Mikki & lia

$169

A huge thank you and shoutout to my biggest supporter, Gai, Tony, Mikki & lia for donating $169 to help fund the next cancer breakthrough.

My Achievements

My Updates

Sunday 31st Aug

Swim 31/31

What a fabulous month of swims it has been. At Collaroy ocean pool for my last swim… takes me back to the school holidays council swimming lessons here as a kid with my little yellow zippy board. 💛

Saturday 30th Aug

Swim 30/31

At Dee Why beach… so flat it was like swimming in the Mediterranean!

Friday 29th Aug

Swim 29/31

In the ocean at Dee Why

Thursday 28th Aug

Swim 28/31

A few laps at Dee Why pool in the afternoon

Thursday 28th Aug

Swim 27/31

At Freshwater Pool

Tuesday 26th Aug

Swim 26/31

At Dee Why pool with Jon… and sitting in the warm sunshine 💛🌞

Monday 25th Aug

Swim 25/31

Back on home turf… swim at Merewether pool and a coffee at Bar Beach

Sunday 24th Aug

Swim 24/31

Joined by Melinda at Ocean Beach Umina… on a perfect late winter day 

Saturday 23rd Aug

Swim 23/31

The sun has finally reappeared ... a beautiful sunny day at Dee Why pool... and the water is 19.3 degrees (not really a cold plunge!)

Friday 22nd Aug

Swim22/31

At South Curly pool ijn light drizzle

Thursday 21st Aug

DAFFODIL DAY 2025 Swim 21/31

A cold and rainy day at South Curl Curl pool today!

Wednesday 20th Aug

Day 20/31

The beginning of a sore throat coupled with heavy rain have meant its a cold shower and a warm bed today instead of a swim ... I can't afford to get sick around Jon with his compromised immunity

Tuesday 19th Aug

Swim 19/31

12 laps harder Why pool and the sun is shining 

Tuesday 19th Aug

Sunday 18/08

Finally got home to get my Daffodil gear

Tuesday 19th Aug

Swim 18/31

At Bar Beach

Sunday 17th Aug

Swim 17/31

An afternoon swim at Bar Beach… sea was a bit of a washing machine! 

Saturday 16th Aug

Swim 16/31

At south steyne, Manly 

Friday 15th Aug

Swim 15/31

Almost half way to swim goal. At south curly ocean pool. 

Thursday 14th Aug

Swim 13/31

The seaweed has come in at Dee Why so back in the pool .... 12 laps!

Thursday 14th Aug

Swim 14/31

At Dee Why pool in the rain ... just the seagulls and me 

Tuesday 12th Aug

Swim 12/31

An afternoon dip in the ocean at Dee Why today… a bit of undercurrent and a rip… lots of energy in the water 🌊💛

Monday 11th Aug

Swim 11/31

At Dee Why beach this morning ... only a quick dip in the ocean (joined by Quinton)  as the rain came in and it was cold ... water was lovely though.

Sunday 10th Aug

Swim 10/31

At South Curly ocean pool… a break between rain showers, the pool to myself… and a little ray of sunshine 🌞💛

Saturday 9th Aug

Swim 9/31

Ocean swim at Dee Why beach 👍💛

Friday 8th Aug

Swim 8/31

Back in the ocean at Dee Why… beautiful!

Thursday 7th Aug

Swim 7/31

At Dee Why pool. 

Wednesday 6th Aug

Swim 6/31

The sea is still wild and washing over the pools. At south curly pool today. 

Tuesday 5th Aug

Swim 5/31

After driving between North Narrabeen and Freshwater I finally found the Goldilocks pool at Freshwater 👏👏 

Tuesday 5th Aug

Swim 4/31

Actually had to suffice with a cold shower today as seas too wild for me and even the pools are awash. Will try and makeup with an extra swim tomorrow 

Sunday 3rd Aug

Swim 3/31

Even wilder weather at Merewether this morning! Lots of foam and sea sponges on the pool deck ... but water was still great!

Saturday 2nd Aug

Swim 2/31

 ... a bit wild at Bar Beach... nicer in than out!

Friday 1st Aug

Swim no 1 ✅

Not the best weather to be starting a month of swims… much nicer in the water than out !

Thank you to our Supporters

$168.80

Gai, Tony, Mikki & Lia

Never doubted you'd do it sis. Well done, & to Jon too, never doubted you do it too. With all our love xxxx

$116.40

Shannon Gambrill

Well done Lisa! A wonderful effort for a worthy cause! Love Benji, Shan and Miller

$54.12

Clare Arthurs

Amazing work Lisa!

$100

Patsy & Wayne

$106.12

Helen De Bruyn

Brrr Lisa, we miss you and Jon, .Well done..

$54.12

Anonymous

You are inspiring! Well done and all the best to both of you xx

$106.12

Beverley Barnett

A cause very dear to our hearts - you're a star! Bev and Richard xx

$106.12

Diane And Peter Kibble

Great job Lisa !

$50

Jayne Cheswick

Well done, Lisa! You're both amazing. Love to you both x

$54.12

Sue Carter

I am in awe of you Lisa, I only enter the water when it's 40 degrees outside! Great work xxx

$54.12

Jane

If I were to also do this challenge, Dee Why would be my pool of choice too :)

$110

Isabelle & Michael James

All the best

$54.12

Fiona & Graeme Neill

Good on you, Lisa love your photos

$33.15

Anonymous

Well done Lisa you are doing amazing well for such a great cause xx

$59.41

Joc

$54.12

Belle And Brad Larkham

Go Lis! You’re amazing xx

$126.62

Candice Webber

$64.67

Niki Hosking

Good luck Lisa x

$27.81

Melinda Young

Go Lisa, total respect for you and this event.

$54.12

Sharon Mcdougall

$59.41

Ray Venn Brown

$116.40

Peter & Jan Bull

How Cool are you

$27.81

Chatter Justine

Good on you Lisa!

$116.40

Lili Tan

I am rooting for you Lisa !! <3

$59.41

Cherryann Woods

$116.40

Katy Jenkins

Such a great cause, Lisa. And such a lot of work.xxx

$33.15

Jess Chatter

$59.41

Margot Le Page

Happy to support you Lisa and cheer you on from the sidelines. An important charity for all Australians

$106.12

Angus & Jess

$59.41

The Savages

Good luck Lisa…great cause xx

$116.40

Mark Coleman

Killing it, hope the weather improves for you

$22.58

Chatter Sal

Good on you for doing this. Enjoy the dips.

$59.41

Sarah

Wishing both of you all the very best Lisa. And thank you for doing this. You just never know when you’re going to need the amazing medical support available to us in Australia.

$59.41

Mary Krix

$59.41

Lisa Thomson

$17.16

Lyn B

$80.25

Colin And Rebecca Parker

$22.58

Janet Frost

$54.12

A Chatter

$59.41

Anonymous

One of my closest friends aged 60 died of brain cancer two years ago. How wonderful to read a happy outcome storey. Can’t image how horrific the last 18 months has been. Take care

$27.81

Kerry Hogan-ross

All the best from a chatter.

$59.41

Sue Pratt

$116.40

Lach & Millie Walker Thomson

You'll smash this easily!

$59.41

Anonymous

You'll knock it outa the park!!! 😎👏

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