A Chilly Challenge for a Great Cause
In just a few short weeks, I will be braving icy waters, swimming from Point Lonsdale to Point Nepean without a wetsuit. 3.5kms in open water. The conditions will be very cold - around 12 degrees - but my friends James, Zac, and I have been training hard and acclimatising to prepare for the challenge.
This isn't just any swim - it's a mission with deep personal meaning. We are raising money for Monash Children's Hospital, a place that is particularly special for James' family. James' daughter, Eloise, has osteogenesis imperfecta ('brittle bone disease'), a rare condition that has made her first year of life very challenging. The support and care Eloise and her family have received from the hospital has been extraordinary.
Our goal is to raise funds to help the many children facing difficult situations who rely on the expertise and compassion of Monash Children's Hospital. Every donation will make a significant difference, ensuring that many more families can receive the same support that Eloise has experienced.
Please support us in our swim and help us reach our fundraising goal. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on countless young lives. Thank you!
Thank You To My Donors
Kate Strain
$1.02k
The Wagg Family
Thank you Joe and Tara for your incredible friendship and support of Eloise and our family. Joe - you have gone well above and beyond your friendship duty in making this possible. We cannot thank you enough for the sacrifice you have made supporting our cause - you and Zac have made this possible.
$500
Mark Dreyfus
Go Joe!
$379.80
Kerry And Rick
We are in awe of the challenge you have set and that you have chosen such a important charity to support
$369.25
Judi And Issy Feldman
Good luck Joe . Safe swim for a great cause
$360
Joe Nav
Onya legends
$211
Anna & Miguel Meirelles
Amazing effort Joe! Let’s hope you have good conditions!
$211
Ren, Shaz And Tom
Go Jo-Jo!
$208.54
Nick, Steff, Maggie & Freddie
LFG!
$201
Stephen Chemke
$158.25
Vivian And Hans
Best wishes Joe!
$132.93
Cozens-davis Crew
We’re in awe of you!
$108
Suzi & Darren
Such a worthy cause, hope the swim isn’t too gruelling!
$106.50
Pamela Nathan
Go Joe!! A great cause!
$105.50
Blankfield Family
Amazing and inspiring Joe! Good luck!
$105.50
Ritz Family
Well done Joe, an incredible cause
$105.50
Luethi Family
Go Joe go! You’re an absolute inspiration!!
$105.50
Baz, Sal And Rani
Brrrrr Good luck Joe!
$105.50
Talya And Joe
Good on you Joe. Hope it goes well.
$105.50
Dorothy Gilmour
$105.50
Snow Fam
Go Joe! Great effort for a great cause!!
$105.50
Chadwick Family
Best wishes on your swim Joe, hope it all goes to plan & you manage to complete the chilly challenging swim.
$105.50
Rafael And Monique
Go Joe
$105.50
Andy Lipp
Go get em!
$105.50
Lillian And Fred Adler
Great effort Joe
$105.50
Ella And David
Good luck Joe
$105.50
Amanda Gome
Go Joe!!! And stay warm afterwards!!
$105.50
Gael Jennings
Well done Joe!!
$105.50
Penny Hueston And Michael Heyward
Enjoy the swim, Joe! And for such a great cause.
$105.50
Nathan Wallace
Good luck Joe!!
$103.75
Suzi Riess
Good luck Joe and to your swimming companions too! Very worthy cause. You’re a mensch. X
$103.75
Alan Didak
$103.75
Perlman Family
Wishing you a successful swim and fundraiser for an important cause!
$100
Chris Axsentieff
Awesome work. Shall be cheering you on from the safety of a well heated room.
$100
Bobby Hill
Go well Rope Dog!
$79
Rochelle Daboush
Well done Joe!
$52.75
Ellen, James, Georgie, Freddie And Val
Go Joe, what a feat! All the best to you and the crew.
$52.75
Ed And Susannah
You will need to come back to Darwin for the Fannie Bay Swim Classic again to warm up - best of luck!!
$52.75
Alison Hawkins
All the very best Joe - well done, A fabulous cause.
$52.75
Dora Baschuk
Congrats for your efforts
$52.75
Xenia Natalenko
Good luck Joe!!
$52.75
Jared
Vamps Joe!
$52.75
Harry, Ben And Bella- Eloise’s Cousins
Good luck team, swim hard! We are forever grateful for your support to our uncle Jim, Juls, Lachie and of course our beautiful Eloise
$52.75
Lily, Freddie, Teddy, Anna And Simo
Great work Joe! May the warmth of this great cause carry you along this bone chilling journey.
$52.75
Therese Poon
Good Luck Joe!
$52.75
Seb
Great stuff, Joe!
$52.75
Tali Olgers-chemke
$52.75
Mathew Jose
$52.75
Len
Go Joe
$52.75
Jj
Hope the water isn’t too cold. Fantastic effort Joe! Good luck.
$52.75
Felix Chemke-dreyfus
Incredible effort Joe! Good luck!
$52.75
Dave Collins
No wetsuit!? What a tough guy!
$51.88
The Bieber Family
Amazing work Joe! Very good luck with the swim
$51
Cath Head
Amazing effort Joe!! Good luck out there x
$51
Anita Gorrie
$50
Michael
$50
Rolnik Family
Go Joe!
$50
Jennifer Papoutsis
Best of luck and THANK YOU from all of us at Monash
$50
Louise Schmitzer
Amazing Work Joe! From Louise and James
$50
Laura
Go broseph!
$50
R
$50
Higginbottoms
Massive respect. Good luck!
$50
Laura Pattison
Incredible effort Joe and such a great cause! Good luck, you’ve got this!
$50
Ruth Barson
Go Joe! So far, so cold, such an important cause
$50
Julia Stone
What an incredible thing to do!!! In absolute awe. Julia + Justin x
$42.20
Ari, Simon, Sofia & Oskar
Amazing effort!!!
$37.98
Lipson Family
Go Joe!!
$37.35
Sarah
Congrats! Very inspiring Joe
$37.35
Nicole Pasmanik
Go Joe!! Incredible challenge and cause. Swim well and safe xo
$36
Kathryn Brand
All the best with the swim Joe.
$31.65
Nadja Perelberg
Amazing! Good luck
$31.65
Belinda Ledua
$31.65
Amanda Davis
Good luck Joe! What an inspirational swim. From Lily, Michael and Mandy Cook
$31.65
Jugh
Have a fun time Joe, but also remember you can always swim in a heated indoor pool instead.
$31.65
Deb, Mike, Jude & Reuben L
Shkoyakh!!
$31.65
Sarah Carswell
Go Joe!!!
$21.10
Nicole Masseque
Go Joe, you are a legend! I can't believe you are going to swim in freezing cold water!! Such a great cause.
$21.10
Lucy Dalton
Hope there's a nice fire & warm drinks waiting for you all at the end.
$21.10
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