Melanie Godfrey

Daffodil Day Dip 2025

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In honour of my beautiful Jim 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. 

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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

28 dips

My Goal

31 dips

Funds Raised

My Impact

I’ve helped equip 49 researchers with essential lab equipment needed to conduct life-saving research.

Watt

$158

A huge thank you and shoutout to my biggest supporter, Watt for donating $158 to help fund the next cancer breakthrough.

My Achievements

My Updates

Thursday 28th Aug

Day 28

Todays dip was a super quick one at Middleton on the way home from yoga! Hard to believe that Aug has flown by and I only have 3 more days to go! 

Wednesday 27th Aug

Day 27

Gloomy skies for a Late afternoon dip at Verona! Im dedicating todays dip in memory of my amazing oldest brother who would have turned 71 today! Miss him ❤️

Tuesday 26th Aug

Day 26

Another fun early walk at Verona Sands with the morning crew, and the team is back together, Trish Sue and me dipped together for the first time in a while. Great to have the team back 😊

Monday 25th Aug

Day 25

Lovely mid morning swim with Caroline at Conningham Beach. Hard to believe less than a week to go! 

Sunday 24th Aug

Day 24

Back to beautiful Tassie weather, and an afternoon walk and dip with the pup at Verona.

Saturday 23rd Aug

Day 23

Our wonderful Maacas birthday Eve luncheon, so time only allowed for the quickest dip at the end of the street at Delwood beach.Happy Birthday to our wonderful friend xx

Friday 22nd Aug

Day 22

Back to drizzly old Sydney town , just a quick splash in the harbour pool this afternoon. 

Thursday 21st Aug

Daffodil Day

Today is the official day! Tassie turned on a stunner 🤩 todays dip saw wonderful friends join us in the water.

Wednesday 20th Aug

Day 19 & 20

Day 19 saw the Pup and I on the ferry to Bruny for a mini break.  Both days were just stunning, first up a dip and body surf in the waves at the southern end of the Neck Beach. Followed by an early morning swim and again more waves for a surf at Hannsons Beach. #daffodillday #Brunyisland

Tuesday 19th Aug

Day 18

Day 18 was a busy crazy day so only managed to quickly get in the water at Middleton, brief but invigorating. Day 19 will see somewhere new, stay tuned.

Sunday 17th Aug

Day 17

Well I’m over the half way mark now, this mornings dip was with my amazing Sunday crew at Verona. I love my Sundays dipping with them, it makes the cold so much better having those wonderful people there with me. Thanks Team ❤️No photo today but promise I’ll get some for the big day on Thursday #daffidolday 

Saturday 16th Aug

Day 16

Well today is officially Half way ! Yay 🥳 Verona was the dip spot today after a crazy beach walk with all the doggo pals. Hectic but fun 🤩 

Saturday 16th Aug

Day 15

Day 15 consisted  of a quick dip at Conningham on the way home from doing some chores in town. Such a pretty part of the Channel

Thursday 14th Aug

Day 14

Quick dip post yoga today at Middleton Boat ramp. Will start to find some new locations for the second part of the month.

Wednesday 13th Aug

Day 13

Gosh this week is flying by! Another early dip at Verona marks day 13, closing rapidly in on half way and then to the official Daffidol Day Thursday 21st.

Tuesday 12th Aug

Day 12

Beautiful morning to get back to early Tuesday morning dips at Verona Sands, missing our team mate Trish who is probably dipping somewhere exotic on the East Coast of Tassie 

Monday 11th Aug

Day 11

Local dip at Middleton this morning, really nice with the sun shining 

Sunday 10th Aug

Day 10

Back for an afternoon dip at Verona Sands after flying back from wet Sydney! Can really notice that 6 degree difference in water temperature! Much more bracing and invigorating here 😊

Saturday 9th Aug

Day 9

Had a dip buddy today! Thanks Ben for jumping in the surf with me! Finally got in the ocean at Manly Beach. Back to Tassie dipping tomorrow .# daffidolday 

Thursday 7th Aug

Week1 done ✔️

Back to gloomy drizzly Sydney weather !

Wednesday 6th Aug

Day 6

Still a bit crazy big surf at  Manly ( not my photo) ! So another quick dip at Delwood beach. Hope it settles down enough for a  swim and body surf before I head back to the really chilly waters in Tassie.

Tuesday 5th Aug

Day 5

Foggy Sydney morning! Busy with work but the sun broke through for a midday dip at Balmoral on the way home. Still very Merky water . No way I’m putting my head in !!

Monday 4th Aug

Day 4

Changed from an early dip to a late afternoon dip today, water still not nice but just an easy stroll down the street to Delwood beach. 

Sunday 3rd Aug

Day 2 and 3

Wow wild old Sydney has made for interesting daffodil day dips! Dodging rain squalls and crazy winds. 

Friday 1st Aug

Day 1 dip

Today was day one of the daffodil day challenge I’ve committed to dip every day of August.  This is for you Jim ❤️

Thank you to our Supporters

$100

Leanne Hebden

Glad to be able to join the cause and with a few swims!

$50

Barney And Spencer

$59.41

Ruby

You are brave Mel! I’d love to swim with you & keep you company ( fun for me, chasing the waves & sticks in my warm fur coat ) Worthy cause, and special to swim each day in memory of Jim, much love to you from my humans too.

$43.60

Samantha Avery

Fantastic challenge Mel! Sending big love to you and in loving memory of Jim Love, Sam & Max xx

$59.41

Eloise

Well done! Amazing!!

$59.41

Rick Fitzgerald

$54.12

Lauren Mcmahon

$59.41

Alison Hookey

$59.41

Jase & Annie Watkins

$100

Katie Stacey

We 💛 you Melly xx

$55

Sarah West

Inspirational Mel! Big love to you 🩷

$54.12

Valerie Prentice

Great effort Mel. Love Valerie and Gordon

$59.41

Scott Livesey

$106.12

Jean

You go Mel. Lovely tribute to an amazing Man by our beautiful little sister. Lots of love Jean and Ryan

$59.41

Stella G

Sending very hot and humid wishes from Canada, go aunty! I’m so proud. Miss you Jim xox

$106.12

Martin Godfrey

$158.25

Watt

Good on you Mel, my awesome ,amazing, wonderful little sister. Loving tribute to your wonderful man.

$52.92

Eliza

Go Aunty Mel! ❤️

$59.41

Liam, Jasper & Otis

Go Mel! X

$59.41

Louise Joyce

$32.43

Caroline

Go Mel, it's bloody cold this time of year, you are DD Brave xxxx

$106.12

Vivien &coshy

Right there with you Mel!

$54.12

Hardcastle

Keep getting wet with those great friends. I’ll take a few for team Verona sands at Nobby’s in July too 💕

$55

Mary-anne N Tony

Go Mel!! Enjoy that cold water and I hope you have a warming treat to thaw out with!

$59.41

Vanessa Dudley

$122.94

Peter Robinson

Go Mel Brrrrrrrrrrrrr

$54.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Honourable Serpent

$116.40

Macca & Denise

Go Melo!

$22.58

Brontë Oh

Go sissybear! Love you ❤️

$116.40

Elizabeth Davies

Go Mel. Sending you a warming hug at the end of your swim.

$59.41

Nick & Saskia

$59.41

Andy Godfrey

$54.12

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