December 29th attempt: It was an amazing adventure with water temps at around 2.4-2.6 ˚ I am proud of my attempt and look forward to the next attempt under sunny skies in the spring. I accomplished 1420m in butterfly before the swim got the best of me. Still counts as a Canadian kilometre.

I will continue to fundraise until my spring attempt. Every dollar helps.

I will be attempting to be the first Canadian to swim an Ice Mile under IISA rules in butterfly. My first attempt will be at Centenial Beach in Barrie in the Spring. Your donations to the CGMH would be greatly appreciated to highlight this attempt and support a great hospital.

Everyone has a story behind why they are supporting the Collingwood Hospital Foundation. Yours might be personal, maybe a friend or family member has required the services of CGMH.

As a community fundraiser, you are helping to make a difference in the care patients receive. It might be the doctors and nurses who deliver the care, but it is through your support that they have the tools and equipment needed to ensure patients get on the road to recovery.