Paige Richards

Daffodil Day Dip 2025

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In August, Iโ€™ll be plunging into cold water every 2 days for everyone who has been affected by Cancer!

Please donate to my challenge!

The funds I raise from my Daffodil Day Dip challenge, and the weeks around this day, ย will help power world-class cancer research to save lives.

As most of you know this cause is one close to my heart, and one that has greatly impacted my life and my family & friends, not just with my own recent diagnosis with Cancer, but with so many loved ones own experiencesโ€™.ย 

Last year I was diagnosed with Cancer at 30. I was a new mum to two, with my 6 month old baby girl, and 2.5 year old son when all the testing started. It was very daunting going through the motions and the unknown of what was to come and how I would respond to treatment, while still trying to navigate being a new Mum of two.ย 

I am extremely grateful to be fortunate enough to share my story, and now be able to participate in a way that raises funds for the Cancer Council, who provided so many beneficial services throughout my treatment, and ongoing now.ย 

Unfortunately Cancer comes in all shapes and sizes, it creeps in, and affects so many people. This is for those who have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, are in remission, or sadly lost their battle to Cancer - in particular my close friend Emma, who lost her brother & bestfriend Ben at age 23 who still had so much more love and life to show to the world, and my friends Carly & Royce who lost their Dad Terry before he had the chance to meet his beautiful Grandchildren.ย 

Your support means so much to me. Please help create a cancer free future by donating to my fundraiser now! ๐Ÿ’›

The funds we raise will support Australians affected by cancer and drive life-saving research.

My Dip Progress

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Iโ€™ve completed

13 dips

My Goal

16 dips

Funds Raised

My Impact

Iโ€™ve helped equip 142 researchers with essential lab equipment needed to conduct life-saving research.

Graeme White (grandad)

$520

A huge thank you and shoutout to my biggest supporter, Graeme White (grandad) for donating $520 to help fund the next cancer breakthrough.

My Achievements

My Updates

Monday 25th Aug

DIP 13/16

Today was my 4th last dip!!! Monday 25th August!! Freezing temperatures in and out of the water today. I had the pleasure of dipping today with two of my friends who lost their dad to Cancer a few years back. Their strength is incredible, Iโ€™m so proud of them! It was a special dip x

Monday 25th Aug

DAFFODIL DAY DIP

Last Thursday I did the daffodil day dip down at Coogee Beach. My husband and mum surprised me with my closest friends holding supportive signage. My school friends dad did a backwards bomby off the top of the jetty!! It was freezing and exhilarating, and I will always remember the support! Such a great day ๐Ÿค

Thursday 21st Aug

Ice Bath 5 degrees

Second guessing myself on this ice bath!! So cold, and my best time is 1 minute

Thursday 21st Aug

MAKING A BIG SPLASH

Running bomby off the jetty

Thursday 21st Aug

A run and a hop

My partner Sam dancing into the water moment before his wedding band was lost at sea

Thursday 21st Aug

A dip from another day

This picture is from my 2nd dip. Another stomry day but I just managed to catch blue skies while I dove into the water. My besties Meg, Carly and Nicole by my sideย 

Thursday 21st Aug

A dip from another day

this day was freezing!! i'm not sure if it was colder in or out of the water. my friend Tom joined me for this dip

Thursday 21st Aug

DAFFODIL DAY TODAY

Tonight will be dip 11/16!ย Bag is packed with my superwoman costume (runner up to the voting poll). I am ready to do my next bomby off the Coogee Jetty. Thank you so much for your support everyone! So much love to you all

Friday 1st Aug

First dip done ๐Ÿฅฐ

ย all the way in WA! My first beach dip, 4 months in remission, with my kids, husband and mum by my side!! It was cold, chaotic and exhillerating ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ

Friday 11th Jul

Target Increase!!!

Have had to increase the target TWICE!!! From so many generous donations ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿฅน canโ€™t wait to brave the cold, letโ€™s keep them comingย 

Tuesday 8th Jul

THANK YOU

A big thank you for all your donations so far! Itโ€™s been such a heartwarming surprise to see so many come through, and I havenโ€™t even started the cold dips yet ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ 23 days until the dips begin!!!ย 

Saturday 31st May

My Introduction

This year I will be cold plunging in August to raise funds for the Cancer Council to help all those affected by Cancer.ย 

Last year I was diagnosed with Cancer at the age of 30. I was a young mum with my 6 month old baby girl, and 2.5 year old son when all the testing started. It was very daunting going through the motions and the unknown of what was to come and how I would respond to treatment, while still trying to navigate being a new Mum of two. Thankfully I am now in a position to dedicate my time to a great fundraising cause such as this one to help raise funds for more research.

While going through treatment the Cancer Council provided so much support through counselling services, food vouchers, therapies and more. We were and still are so grateful for the support we received.

As most of you know this cause is one close to my heart, and one that has greatly impacted my life and my family & friends, not just with my own recent diagnosis with Cancer, but with so many loved ones own experiencesโ€™.ย 

Unfortunately Cancer comes in all shapes and sizes, it creeps in, and affects so many people. This is for those who have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, are in remission, or sadly lost their battle to Cancer - in particular my close friend Emma, who lost her brother & bestfriend Ben at age 23 who still had so much more love and life to show to the world, and my friends Carly & Royce who lost their Dad Terry before he had the chance to meet his beautiful Grandchildren.ย 

Your support means so much to me. Please help create a cancer free future by donating to my fundraiser now! ๐Ÿ’›

Thank you to our Supporters

$27.81

Sharee

$59.41

Tori Dawson

In absolute awe of you, you should be so proud of yourself x

$43.60

Gran Daddy Dec

Yea you made it 7 k You ๐Ÿ†

$59.41

Diana Krussche

$10

Ailsa

$35

Fsh Cash Donations

$11.65

Rebecca Pelham

Thank you for setting this up every bit helps !

$27.81

Kylie Renouf

$22.58

Lynsey Beazley

Keep smashing it Paige ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ’ช

$33.15

Chelsea Lamperd

$54.12

Lawrie Blake-jones

$111.08

Jimlin Speers

So very proud of you Paige , Keep smiling lovely XX

$22.58

Jamie-lee Koncurat

Go girl!! Xx

$54.12

Tracy, Dean And Mia X

You’re an inspiration Paige. All the best on your recovery. Dean, Tracy and Mia xxx

$22.58

Jodi Albuquerque

Well done Paige! You’re amazing and wishing you well on your recovery ๐ŸŒป๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿค—

$59.41

Juras

$116.40

Anthony Grose

luv ya Paigie

$64.67

Michael & Nicole Mocin

$22.58

Jane Williams

You’re amazing Paige! X

$27.81

Sara Strickland

Amazing work Paige!!

$59.41

Sam, Logan & Spencer

You’re amazing ๐Ÿฉต

$59.41

Kate, Ciaràn & Patrick

So proud of you my girl! Inspiring x

$33.15

Em&matt

Amazing stuff beautiful girl

$15

Bronte

You’re amazing!

$100

Helen & Sam French

We are so proud of you Paige xoxo

$116.40

Stephanie Canicais

$55

Ian Roberts

$30

Bates Family

๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ

$113.76

Frankie Jarman

So much love and admiration for you โค๏ธ

$55

Jessica Tunnicliff

$22.58

Daniel Strickland

$15

Jemma

You can do it!! Maybe you should even try a dip in Dec over here ๐Ÿ˜‰

$59.41

Harvey And Emma

We need more Skippety hops from Sam

$59.41

Amanda Bowes

$20

Anonymous

$116.40

Laura Chisholm

You’re inspiring Paige! Big love xx

$27.81

Mama Dawn

You’re amazing!

$20

Natasha Cooper

Well done, Paige!

$55

Precision Industrial Coatings

$54.12

Tina Williams

Great work Paige!

$116.40

Heather Lamers

โค๏ธ

$124.58

Cameron & Kayleigh

Unreal Paige! We’re so proud of you ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ xx

$17.16

Anonymous

Well done!

$106.12

Dechlan, Jess, Albie And Camilla X

You’re absolutely incredible!

$33.15

Jeremiah Neyney

Good work keep going girl ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿผ

$20

Maddi Rowley / Sidery

Proud of you x

$116.40

Monique Atkins

$27.81

Amanda Liso

You're so inspiring Paige โค๏ธ

$11.65

Anonymous

$27.81

Riddell Family

$106.12

Craig Warren

$59.41

Leah

So proud of you Paige! ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ

$168.80

Lewis Mcconnon

Amazing effort Paige and a fantastic cause.

$59.41

Lynette Johnson

Go Paige!! Such an inspiration. From Me, Jared and Tommy xx

$59.41

Lucy Fong

Way to go Paige go get them cold plunges ๐Ÿ˜

$64.67

Ryan Attoe

$158.25

Andrea (mum)

So proud of you, nothing will ever hold you back, even icy dips , love mum ๐Ÿ’–

$168.80

Declan Warnock

Good luck to day our prize fighter

$103.72

Jenna Duffield

You’re an inspiration to all my darling , so proud of you xx

$11.65

Christy & Leo

A cause that hits home for me too. You’re an incredible woman, Paige - thank you for turning something so heavy into something powerful. Proud to support you and honour all our loved ones. I see you and I stand with you x ๐Ÿ’› Christy and Leo

$59.41

Aleisha, James, Kyra + Paryss

$59.41

Sara Wheatley

You are such an inspiring human being.. we are so proud of you ! Go get em our girl โค๏ธ love you xxx

$520

Graeme White (grandad)

So proud of you granddaughter, you are an amazing young woman and we wish you all the best with this ice challenge and life lots of love the White Family

$31

Janine Mckenna

31 days in August and you were 31 when you were diagnosed. You go girl!! ๐Ÿฅถ

$52.92

Emma Sam Millie Harper

Ben would be so proud of you, as we all are x x x

$64.67

Tara O’callaghan

Go Paigey poo, I’m so proud of you โค๏ธ

$10

Sam Yates

$54.12

Stacey & Jamie

Xx

$54.12

Keade & Co

Cool dips for cool gal xx

$116.40

The Northovers

Our Dolly P, your resilience during this past year just goes to show how strong you are. So proud of you always. We all love you!!!

$106.12

Dqd X

You are truly an inspiration to us all and so proud of you. Good luck with the cold dipping Sending lots of love x

$59.41

Debbie Petkovic

$27.81

Sally Newman

Enjoy those cold dips Paige!

$59.41

Lauren Erskine

So proud of what you doing after everything you went through! Love you and proud of you always. Love Lauren & Jack xxx

$100

Brian

$90.70

Lynn Philips

Good Luck Paige, Love from Nana Lynn & Grampy John x x x

$59.41

Ebony Santich

Proud of you always Paige ๐Ÿค x

$59.41

Ashleigh Mcconnon

Such an amazing cause!!

$50

Williams Fam

Such an amazing inspiration xx

$64.67

Lee Pritchard

$40

Cassie Huntley

So inspiring to see you giving back after your own fight — you’re amazing!

$54.12

Arron Mckenna

$106.12

Leanne Evans

$54.12

Dei Richards

Love you, you brave & inspiring beautiful human being!! Go girl!! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ™

$116.40

Michelle And Gregor

You are a brave beautiful survivor giving back to an amazing cause ๐Ÿ’•

$59.41

Naomi Andrijich

$100

Carly, Brayden & Finn

So proud of you, you’re amazing sis

$168.80

Cath J

Amazing Strength Courage and Heart. โค๏ธโค๏ธ

$200

Megan, Royce And Henry

WE LOVE YOU

$106.12

Emma And Harvey

You’re amazing and your strength is inspiring ๐Ÿ˜˜

$54.12

Sasha

What a beautiful idea Paigey โค๏ธ

$106.12

Caitlin Greaves

Go my girl! Love you x

$59.41

Taylah Jayde Photo

$54.12

Jo Bradshaw

$59.41

Mama Dawn

So so proud of you!

$116.40

Suzi Gosney

Great work Paigey! I hope its not too “chilly on the w…y” Love you lots Aunti Suzi xo

$158.25

Vikki Speers

$250

Sam, Arlo And Addie Speers

You inspire me and the kids daily You have our full support Love Sam, Arlo and Addie (The proud husband and kids)

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