Back for the second time, the Burdekin 12 Hour Relay Swim for Leukaemia Community Day is taking place soon.
Hosted at the Home Hill Swimming Pool and organised by mother-daughter-duo Deni and Kavette Caspanello, the 12 Hour Relay Swim is a community fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation.
It was back in March 2020, when Deni was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and the communities of Ayr and Home Hill rallied behind her, supporting her and her family the best they could.
“And then, when she was better, Deni wanted to give back to the community that supported and got behind her,” Kavette, Deni’s mother, explained.
“We knew about Row For a Cure, and we thought, ‘how about a swim?’”
Kavette explained that the first 12 Hour Relay Swim was amazing, with 14 community teams signing up to participate, raising just over $24,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.
“This community are quick to support each other and charities, so when we hadn’t announced this year’s date, people were calling for it.”
For Deni, the support was “Phenomenal”.
“The teams ranged from having 10 to 20 people,” Deni explained.
“We had so much support around the event, resulting in it being a huge and successful day. The interest and support of the community has been phenomenal.”
The 2023 event is amping-up, with Dash For Cash and raffle prizes donated by local businesse.
There will also be tea and coffee available, with the community welcome to attend for the entire day, or just for some of the raffles.
“One member from every team will be in the water from 8am to 8pm, but there is so much happening on the day!” Kavette said.
“We even have a competition between some of the school’s, with Deni being a teacher at Ayr State High, it’s great to see the kids get involved.”
Deni said she is excited to see the event come back for the second time.
“The idea of this event is to celebrate the people who have survived the horrible sickness, to remember the people who have passed away from the sickness and to acknowledge the people who have supported and who have also been affected.”
And it isn’t too late to submit a team for this weekend’s event!
“Anyone and everyone can get involved,” Deni said.
“The event caters for all agers and of athletic ability. Everyone is welcomed, even if they are not swimming. There is so much happening on the day. Even if you want to come and have breakfast/lunch/dinner.”
Contact Deni on caspanellodeni@gmail.com for a nomination form.
“Every little bit helps, so get involved!”
Make sure you stop by the Home Hill Pool this Saturday and support the Leukemia Foundation.
WHAT: Burdekin 12 Hour Relay Swim for Leukaemia Community Day
WHERE: Home Hill Swimming Pool
WHEN: Saturday, October 14 – 8am – 8pm
The inaugural event in 2021 raised over $24,000 for the Leukemia Foundation. Photo supplied
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