Thanks to you, we're one step closer to a cancer free future!
1 in 2 Australian's will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. Your support will help us change this terrible statistic.
Every dollar raised will help Cancer Council SA invest in ground-breaking cancer research, empower people to reduce their own risk with prevention education, and provide essential support to everyone impacted by cancer.
Today, you can help Cancer Council SA work towards a cancer free future by supporting me in the Marilyn Jetty Swim. It is sure to be an unforgettable challenge that I will remember forever.
Thank you for your support
Xx
My Updates





Before …
Sunday 5th Feb

Yep, it happened
Sunday 5th Feb Goals smashed! Thanks to you all!! Over 500 of us gathered at Brighton this morning and together paddled, belly flopped and belly laughed around the jetty. Over $220K raised for Cancer Council SA … and counting. I felt so self conscious walking to the check in, but it was so easy to get into the spirit when you realised you were totally anonymous in the sea of blonde wigs and loveheart sunnies! I found some old friends and made some new ones, and all I can do is recommend anyone out there who’s kinda thinking about it - do it! Now that Sarah has hit her goal of raising $1M in her mother’s memory, the next goal is to have enough Marilyns in the water TO BE SEEN FROM SPACE. So all welcome! Thanks again for your amazing support, I’ll post some pics as promised 💋👍🥰 Share

I know it’s not a competition…
Wednesday 25th Jan But you all know that I’m highly competitive!!! Which is why I LOVE that you have all pushed me to No. 3 on the individual fundraising leader board … let’s see how this thing ends! Thank you all so much for getting behind Cancer Council SA 💋👏🤩 Share
I knew I could rely on you excellent people!
Sunday 22nd Jan Fundraising is awkward - asking people to part with their hard earned, especially given the eyebrow raising experiences we are all having at the supermarket checkouts, for no reward other than having done a good thing, feels weird. But all you can do is ask, and I am so inspired by your answers - thank you all so much. I was inspired enough to do 70 laps of our pool yesterday arvo (breaststroke, and our pool being around 8m long - so I’m not exactly preparing to hit the English Channel, but it was a tough enough workout). This year is the 10th Marilyn Brighton Jetty swim event, and we’re hoping to hit the $1M fundraising milestone - thanks so much again for playing your part. Two weeks to go 😁👍 Share
It’s the little things that count …
Friday 23rd Dec I’m hoping that making an idiot of myself by dog paddling around the Brighton Jetty in a wig and glasses is a little thing that I can do to both get a laugh and help someone with cancer. Cancer sucks for so many people in such a big way. It is overwhelming. The Cancer Council has for decades been doing millions of little (and big) things to help South Australians and their families through a cancer diagnosis, like providing trusted information and advice, a welcome place to stay while receiving treatment, and supporting research breakthroughs. Any little thing you can donate does count ❤️ ShareThank you to my Sponsors

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Katherine Dellit

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Jane Nicholas
You are a legend xx

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Michael Shanahan
Noice!

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Todd Golding
No receipt required, but photographic evidence will be necessary…

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Clare Murphy
Go Luci! Can’t wait to see the photos! xx

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Kim Evans
From the mouth of the great MM herself "I don’t want to make money, I just want to be wonderful." I suspect you’ll do both xxx

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Emma, Chris & Frankie
Good Luck for the swim on the weekend! We'll be cheering you on xxx

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Gabrielle Canny

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Ar
Great work Byers - you are a movie star in my book - smash it!

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David Mazzone
Awesome work Luci!

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Jc
Deffo need to see a photo of you in costume, LB!

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Paula Macdonald
Very awesome!!

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Wesley Taylor
Have fun Luci! You’ll smash it!

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Hester Daalder
Good on you Luci.

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J&j Mullen
“A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows that she has none” 😘

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Alicia T
Go you good thing, LB!! Forget the jetty swim- I’m cheering you on even for the 70 backyard laps- That’s 68 more than I could do! F$@# cancer!

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Jodeen Carney
A great idea Byers, and a cause worthy of support

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Kaye Weeks

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Michelle Sutcliffe
Go you awesome thing- enjoy the day!

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Gavan Carey
Some Like It Hot

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Kate Hodder

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Chad Jacobi
I have to confess I’ve read a number of Norma Jean biographies written by ex boyfriends (and people who pretended to have been). She was a swimmer.

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Lesley Bretag
Go Luci!

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Dale Roberts

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Richard Byers

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Kate Eime
Good luck Luci! Not only will you smash it, but I know you will look fabulous whilst doing so xx

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Leah Annese
Amazing Luci! Good luck

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Andrea Sax
Go blonde!!!

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Cabrini Shepherd
Fabulous!

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Fiona Mcdonald
Fantastic cause. Great job Luci!!

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Phil Crowe
Swim responsibly LB!

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Aa
Congrats. Great cause.

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The Thrussell Fam
Go Auntie Lucinda!

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Jane Gronow
Work that wig sunshine! Happy to support you and yours always.

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Bonnie Russell

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Bel Harper
Great cause. You'll dazzle in that outfit 🤩

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Jonathan Argent
Good work Luci

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Rosie Hebbard
💕 smashing it like a boss. Would not expect anything less 😘

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Rina Reina

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Jodie De Vries
Amazing work LB xx

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Nikki Dopson
All the best x

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Anonymous

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Just awesome effort. Bonkers, but definitely awesome.