Susan-Belle Ferguson

July Swimming Challenge

My Activity Tracking

5
kms

My target 5 kms

🌟 I need your support! 🌟

This July I'm swimming and fundraising for Heart & Stroke, and I can’t do it alone. Every donation, big or small, brings me one step closer to my fundraising target.

Will you join me in making a difference? 🙌

Together, we can make every beat count! 💪

My Achievements

First Donation Received

50% Reached Target

Received 5 Donations

Reached Fundraising Target

Uploaded Profile Picture

Reached Fitness Target

My Updates

I did it! I reached 5 km! 🎉

Tuesday 11th Aug
Today I swam another 300 metres in the Ottawa River, surpassing my goal of 5km.  I started this challenge on July 3 and I finished on August 11.  I swam in lakes, rivers and pools, three, sometimes four times per week. Slowly building up my distance and stamina. At first it was a way to get exercise that was gentle on my knee. Now I'm obsessed. I am a swimmer. 🏊‍♀️ I am a sea siren! 🧜‍♀️ I am so happy! Thanks to my swim buddies M-L and D, Lana, Pam and Maegan. And thanks to everyone who supported me. You are awesome!

Swam another 300m! 🏊‍♀️🩵

Saturday 1st Aug
I took advantage of a break in the rain and swam 300 metres at my favourite  dock on the Ottawa River - at the 🇨🇦 Museum of History.  My friend Pam is visiting from out of town and she cheered me on.  Woohoo!! 1.3 km to go to reach my.goal!!

Made it to 3.4km 🎉🎉🎉

Wednesday 29th Jul
With the heavy rain this week I had to forego my river swim and use the pool at my gym. My stamina is improving because I swam 500 metres this evening!! Woohoo! I'm now up to 3.4km. Only 1.6km to go, which I might be able to do in 3 more sessions at this rate! 🏊‍♀️

Over $500 raised!!

Monday 27th Jul
Thank you to everyone who has donated and helped me exceed my fundraising goal of $500. Wowza!!! I am so touched by your generosity and support. As of today I have swam 2.9km and will be swimming another 2.1km this summer to reach my 5km goal. 

The 🇨🇦 Heart & Stroke Foundation is such a worthy cause and, for me personally,  a vakuable source of info on heart health. 

Thank you again for your support!!

Thank you!

Thursday 23rd Jul
I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who's made a donation or sent a message of encouragement.  I so appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. ❤️❤️❤️

Over 2km!

Thursday 23rd Jul
Tonight I swam another 400 metres in the Ottawa River so now I've swam  2.2 km. Almost halfway to my 5km goal. Woohoo!!

So far 1.8 km

Monday 20th Jul
I decided to swim 5km this summer to not only challenge myself but to raise awareness about heart health. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease are silent killers. Get yours checked by your doctor annually.

To support my heart health, I try to do gentle aerobic activity a few times per week.  A knee injury this spring hindered my dance class activities,  but swimming has been a lifesaver.  And registering for this challenge has motivated me to get in my laps!!

The Heart & Stroke Foundation has been a reliable source of information for me and many others. Please consider making a donation to  support this valuable charity.

Thank you!



Thank you to my Donors

$100

Anonymous

$50

Anonymous

$50

A.w. Maclaren

You go, girl!

$50

Anonymous

You go girl!

$50

Tanya Zoebelein

GO Susan!!! Swimming is a favourite in our lives too… Best exercise ever. ❤️

$50

Monika

Go SB!

$50

Sue Tardi

You are the best ❤️

$25

Susan-belle Ferguson

$25

Anonymous

$25

Camille B-s

Woohoo, go SB go! 💪

$25

Christiane K

You can do this. Go Susan-Belle Go!

$25

Simone Gobeil

You go girl!! Proud of you.

$25

Pam

You're an inspiration!

$25

Anonymous

$25

Lana Stewart

$20

Ginette

Bravo! Keep on shining! 😊