Why we're swimming
I lost my brother Gabe in June 2020 due to challenges he faced with mental health. He was a deeply caring, quiet and generous person. His absence has left a void and lifelong grief that will never be overcome, only endured.
In the wake of that loss and after having my first child this past year, grief and joy came together to spark an idea.
This May, I'll swim 10 kilometres with my friend and swimming buddy, Tim, through open ocean. It will be the furthest we’ve both ever swam and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. But as I’ve been training, feeling strain and ache and doubts, I’ve had a mantra that’s played, almost unbidden: “this pain is nothing compared to going through a mental health crisis.”
This swim won't be easy. But I think about my child growing up, and the world I want her to inherit, one where a mental health crisis doesn't have to be faced in silence or without support. Tim and I are raising funds for Orygen, whose work in youth mental health and early intervention is helping build that world. We are deeply grateful for any contribution you can spare.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$210
Kirsten Pollard
$200
Ethan
$157.50
Carrie Bishop
$157.50
Peter Kelman
$110
Talbot Henry
Sensational swimming Carrie & Tim - super proud of you!
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Simon
Swim good! 🐬
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Sarah K
xx
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Anna Gardner
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Matt Bishop
You're an inspiration every day. Olive and I will be cheering you on from boring landDirt.
$105
Clare And Brendan
You are incredible and this is such an important cause. Brendan, Ollie and I will be cheering you guys on in spirit!
$105
Joe Roberts
Love you Carrie!
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Lucy D
Good luck! ❤️
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Mish
So proud of you both and will be thinking of you tomorrow x
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Sandra Fox
Whole lotta love for you Carrie and Tim, you’ve both got this!
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Alice Powell
💙
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Alex Saccardo
Swim! Swim! Swim!
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Addie Dawg
Love you both! Proud of you both! See you at the end for a schnitzel 😍😍😍
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Megs
You’re amazing. Good luck for the race ❤️
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Christine
Thinking of you both while you swim!
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Carly Daff
Good luck with the swim Carrie 💙
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Maggie Reynolds
So proud of you! Can’t wait to celebrate at the finish line
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The Dotys
Carrie- Your love for Gabe makes my heart full. Swim well and just imagine me cheering you on like an RJ swim meet! Xoxo The Dotys
$52.50
Lara & Bryn
You’ll smash it!
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Sarah Stevens
💜
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Jane Van Der Schalk
Action speaks louder than words, you are doing a good thing for many who struggle , take care my beautiful friend x
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Lisa
You’ll smash it, so proud of you both! 💙🤍
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Kylie Diemer
For gabe💛
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Patty Roberts
This is awesome Carrie
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Erin Mcilroy
You are an incredible mermaid x
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Sarah Harmelink
So enormously proud of you both xx
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Izzie Brown
Amazing stuff! Go Carrie!!! 🐬💙
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Hannah H
An incredibly worthwhile cause by two incredible humans. Swim well!
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Anonymous
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Lisa Y
Good luck tomorrow guys <3
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Daniel Hay
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Suzanne Ballard
Your commitment is inspiring Carrie and Tim, I will be with you in spirit xxx
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Meg Mclellan
You are both incredible, will be cheering you on tomorrow. Enjoy and swim hard! ❤️❤️
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Derek Bagatourian
You’re both doing a great thing for a great cause💙🤍
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David Wickstrom
You are part Dolphin.
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Morgan And Thea
Go Carrie!! Sea Wolves awwoooo
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Ce Benedict
Endlessly impressed with you both and thinking of Gabe. <3
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Anonymous
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Robbie
You're an incredible swimmer, friend, mother and sister. You got this xx Tim You're the best too. Not sure it you can read this or not.
$50
Jacqueline Roche
Best wishes, from a BOSS Rookie 💙
$35
Chelsea Miller
Wonderful cause, enjoy the swim 🏊♀️
$31.50
Andrew Brooker
$26.25
Klint
Best of luck Carrie and Tim
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Kelly Roberts
So special that you are doing this. Gabe was the best and I know he’s so proud of you and all that you’ve done. Love you Carrie!
$26.25
Matt
$26.25
Shaun Cole
$21
David Head
Good luck! 💪
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Kim Doherty
Good on you, my awesome and brave swimming buddies. Xx
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