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In August, I’ll be plunging into cold water in memory of a great man, Alan Petersen. Alan was an inspiration to me and a true and loyal friend for over 20 years. August marks two years since his passing from cancer. Alan and I swam together for many years
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My Dip Progress
My Impact
I’ve helped equip 45 researchers with essential lab equipment needed to conduct life-saving research.
Facebook Donation
$304
A huge thank you and shoutout to my biggest supporter, Facebook for donating $304 to help fund the next cancer breakthrough.
My Updates
Sunday 30th Aug
My 15th cold water plunge for cancer research
While camping at Lake Cressbrook Qld, there was no hot water in the ladies showers so I turned it into my15th dip. 7 degrees at 6.30am in the ammenities block. No photo because I was naked but here's a picture from camp for interest
Saturday 22nd Aug
Sunny Daffodil Saturday
Saturday 22nd for my 14th Dip. Here are the lovely Daffidil Darlings from our Harold Holt team. Our 2 handsome male team members Garry Comans and Dave Gosden were missed today but were there in spirit. Over $6,500 raised so far by our team. So proud of our club xx
Thursday 20th Aug
Lucky 13th today!
6 swimmers and Dippers from the Harold Holt Swim Club made a splash today for the official Daffodil Day. Well over $4,500 raised by our team so far! Woo hoo 🌼🌼🌼
Sunday 16th Aug
With my fellow dipper and cancer survivor Garry
This afternoon, Garry and I met for a late afternoon dip near the Bundeena wharf. This was my 11th dip raising funds for the Cancer Council's essential research in memory of Alan Petersen, our
Friday 14th Aug
Late evening Dip
Tonight my 9th Dip was at dusk at Horderns Beach. My swims have so far been 600m up to 1.2kms but tonight getting close to dark was a 2 minute Daffodil Dip staying close to shore. I'll do better tomorrow, I promise
Wednesday 12th Aug
Daffodil Day Dip number 8
Today was my 8th Daffodil Day Dip at Little Cheviot with other team members Georgia, Suellen, Terri and Garry. Sunny but 14 degrees in the water and a cold breeze when we got out. A warm shower on the beach then we were off for a coffee
Monday 10th Aug
Dip number 6
Gale forced winds couldn't stop us from swimming today. Three brave souls toughed it out through large choppy waves and blustering winds before a hot shower on the beach followed by a hot cuppa
Saturday 8th Aug
Dip number 5
A beautiful sunny day and 15 degree water for my 5th swim
Thursday 6th Aug
Dip number 4
Scuba Dip today to make number 4 and I wore my cap I received yesterday to ward off sharks. We saw a Weedy Sea Dragon, octopus, seahorse, stingrays and a pineapple fish. The temperature ranged from 15 to 20 degrees. Photo courtesy of Lynne at urchin.creations
Saturday 1st Aug
First dip done and dusted
In memory of Alan Petersen xxx
Our Team Members
The Daffodil Bunch
Georgia Wallace-Crabbe
Raised so far:
$1,038.64
The Daffodil Bunch
Maxine Hayden (C)
Raised so far:
$2,233.52
The Daffodil Bunch
Sui Reardon
Raised so far:
$1,728.40
The Daffodil Bunch
Mermaid Sue
Raised so far:
$1,056.34
The Daffodil Bunch
Terri Connellan
Raised so far:
$1,686.27
The Daffodil Bunch
David Gosden
Raised so far:
$61.36
Thank you to my Supporters
$50
Henriette Albert
$20.53
Facebook Donation
$20
Cherry Tiffney
$10
Christine Scott
$61.36
Glenn Muir
$50
Sandra Shanahan
$78.42
Matt Peterson
$34.40
Scubalynne
$50.86
Facebook Donation
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$269.13
Michael Materazzo
You look so cute in your yellow cap :)
$106.75
Denise Hall
So proud of you Mum!
$50.86
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$61.36
Iain Hargreaves
Thanks Maxine! Great work
$101.42
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$28.81
Brenda Phillis
Maxine so proud of you as we all have too many friends with this disease
$55.95
