Kristi's Swim to the Gong

Please help me to be Limitless For MS!

Thank you for supporting my fundraising efforts as I take on this challenge and Do It For MS!

Aside from the challenge, I’m raising funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis.

Update as at 15/12/2020 (challenge day 117)

Unfortunately due to a family medical emergency I dropped off the km=days train but I'm back at it!

Final Goal- 92 km Reached on 25/11/2020 (Day 97)

Current distance swum- 106km 

Distance remaining- +14km

First day when km swum ≥ days- 21/10/20 (62.2km in 62 days)

Longest Swim Session- 3km

Venues attended- 9

Pools swum in- 13

What I'm Doing

This year the annual Sydney to Gong bike ride has been moved to a virtual event over October, and many of the 24hr Megaswim events have been cancelled too.  I'm not a cyclist and don't have a functional bike so I'm mashing these events together to make my own challenge to fundraise in a tough year for everyone.

I've decided to swim 92km between 21 August and 31 December 2020 (hopefully sooner or further!) as this is the original distance my Dad and older cousin rode back in the 90's for the Sydney to Gong bike ride.  I'm giving myself plenty of time just to make sure I don't injure myself or just in case I lose access to a public pool during the COVID crisis!

A Bit About MS

It’s quite staggering to think that multiple sclerosis affects more young people than any other chronic neurological condition. It can strike anyone at any time and the symptoms vary so widely. 

For instance, can you imagine waking up one day unable to do the everyday things you would usually take for granted? Like not being able to see properly (or at all), you physically can’t get out of bed, can’t walk to the phone to call someone – anyone – or live a life without pain? 

All of a sudden your world has changed. 

Thanks to your generous support, the funds we raise will allow people living with multiple sclerosis to access vital MS support services. Support to keep Aussies living with multiple sclerosis in the work force, and connecting people who are newly diagnosed with the information and support they need.

Thank you again for your support, I will be thinking of the well wishes and comments on this page as I take on my challenge!