We're on a mission to beat the world's toughest diseases – one lap at a time.
The Harry Perkins Institute for Medical Research is at the forefront of ground breaking work, tackling some of the most challenging diseases that affect Australians every day. From cancer to heart disease and rare genetic conditions, their research is giving hope where it’s needed most.
For us, this plunge isn’t just about making a splash and it’s about honouring those we’ve lost, supporting those who have overcome hurdles, and those still fighting. At the Perkins, researchers are helping create a future where more lives are saved. Every dollar raised goes directly towards the Perkins’ extraordinary work, and every contribution brings us one step closer to making a difference.
We’ve set ourselves a big goal, and with your support, we know we can reach it. Please support our team, share our cause, and help us in our second year, to raise funds for medical research.
Our Team Members
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Leonora (Leo) Nye (C)
$6,698
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Kathy Davidson
$425
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Katie
$1,014
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Emma Culley
$705
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Sarah Thomas
$701
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Susanna Castleden
$1,106
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Jana Schade
$699
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Victoria Astill-Smith
$486
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Keith Thomas
$215
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Deb Hill
$234
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John Halliley
$438
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Mark Gibson
$425
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Thank you to our Sponsors
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Anonymous
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$700
Hour Of Power Thanks To Minres
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$500
Daily Splash Thanks To Minres
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$225.64
John Halliley
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$225.31
Susanna Castleden
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$223.66
Victoria Astill-smith
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$223.66
Tracey Wilkinson
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$218.38
Kate Cullity
Go Kate - your great
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$218.38
Liam M
You’re amazing Jana! Keep up the great work 😁
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$212.98
Mark Gibson
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$212.65
Emma Culley
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$212.65
Kathy Davidson
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$212
Self Donation Matched
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$212
Self Donation Matched
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$212
Self Donation Matched
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$212
Self Donation Matched
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$212
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$212
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$182
Sam
I hope the researchers find a breakthrough for your insomnia 🤞
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$116.98
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Deb Hill
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Kate Akerman
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$115.38
Scott Balloch
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Paula Cronin
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Anonymous
Well done Kate Jim and Heather
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Osnat Harlap
♥️
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Tania Graves
Go girl! Good on you! Wishing you all the success this weekend
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$115.38
Josh
bonkers
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Michael Mckelvie
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$115.38
Bevan Honey
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$109
Abie
Go Crusties!!! 💕🦀
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$106.12
Mae M
Good job Aunty Jana 💛💛
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$106.12
Sheena
Awesome effort Leo
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$106.12
Castleden
Well done
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$106.12
Cate Mckenzie
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$105.22
Joe And Linda Misa
Way to go Jana😍
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$101.42
Facebook Donation
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$100
Rob Blandford
great stuff, Leo! 🏊🏽
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$100
Fi Sutherland
Good luck Sar!
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$100
Nick Castleden
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$59.38
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Paige
Kate - you're a trooper. Thanks for coming back again and for putting in the laps for the labs! xx
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$59.38
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Paige
Thanks for returning with the Crusties, Leo!
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$59.38
Tracy Baker
Go Crusty Crawlers!
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$59.38
Patti Belletty
Go Susanna!
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$58.86
Keith Thomas
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Self Donation Matched
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$58.86
Minres Matched Giving
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Sarah Thomas
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Jana Schade
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Jade Riolo
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Kristi Parker
Go Leo! All these years of swimming upriver is now benefiting a great cause! I’ll be cheering you on 🥳
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$57.30
Anastasia Stachewicz
Enjoy the swim Em x
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$57.30
Dee
Go beast mode bitch! 💕
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$57.30
Sarah And Peter
Go Sarah!!👏👏👏
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$57.30
Sarah Casey
Go Leo!
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Anonymous
Go Leo!!
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Leonora (leo) Nye
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$57.30
Nadine Georgiades
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Fiona Allan
Swim well Leo x
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$56.76
Angela Frodsham
Well done Sarah and team! All the best!
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$56.24
Jennifer Wall
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$54.12
Mark
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Howard Digby
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Anonymous
Good luck Leo .. fantastic cause. Well done !
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Alexandra Mann
Go team! Go Sarah!
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$52.92
Elizabeth Michael
All the best Leo and thank you!!
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$52.92
Julie Heffernan
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$50
Minres Motivator
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$50
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$50
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Helen Thomas
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Richard Schoonraad
All the best for a smooth swim!
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Laura Wheeler
Go Girl! Great cause
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Jenny Montagu
Such a great cause!
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$27.81
Sara Cullity
Go you good thing Kate! Saraxx
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$22.58
Lisa
You Go Girl 💘🫂🥹
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$22.58
Kate Molinari
Go Leo!! Just keep swimming!!
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$22.58
Carla Teixeira
You’re amazing!!! Go Leo!!! X
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$15
Chiara
u go girl🧚
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