Dunc and I were part of 'Team Cathy' this year in our entry to the Cole Classic Ocean Swim at Manly. 'Team Cathy' was formed by our friend Laura to raise money for research into oesaphageal cancer as Laura's sister-in-law, Cathy, is currently being treated for this type of cancer. A gang of us signed up and raised nearly $7000 for this great cause - thank you to all of you who sponsored us. Laura, Kenny (Cathy's husband) and I set off together and despite those two being MUCH stronger swimmers than I am, they kindly waited at various points throughout the 1km route and were there on the sand when I finally arrived so the three of us ran through the finish line holding hands - very romantic! We were captured on camera by Channel 7 news and apparently were shown elated, holding hands and yelling 'Team Cathy - oesaphageal cancer!!' at the tops of our voices.
After the elation of having finished the 1km race (albeit in record slow time!), it was then Dunc's turn to get ready for his 2km swim. I took the kids for a swim while Clive walked with Dunc to the start line and Alison made a last minute dash to see his group set off. The kids' interest started to wane but we were all there at the finish line as Dunc emerged from the surf and charged up the beach. A very proud moment once again.
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