Surfebruary x Chris O'Brien Lifehouse

WHY I'M DOING IT

Most of you know I already swim every day… it’s part of who I am. But February is different. February has purpose.

This February marks eight years of me diving into the ocean every single day for SurFebruary, raising funds for the life-changing cancer research happening at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Eight years of early alarms, sunrises and deep intention.

The reality is confronting: one in two of us will be affected by cancer in our lifetime. But there is hope. When we come together to support innovative research, we help drive better treatments, better care, and brighter outcomes for patients and their families.

If you’re able to donate, it truly only takes a minute, and every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference. Your support means so much.

And if you’re feeling brave… you’re always welcome to join me for a sunrise dip one morning. You might even earn the very prestigious title of honorary Dumpling 🥟🌊

Thank you so much for getting behind me again in 2026.
See you in the water. 💙

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Jason Ginns

Thank you for introducing me to SurFebruary, but also thank you for all the good deeds and support you provide across the community. Great work.

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Megan Smith

A cause very close to our hearts right now. Thanks for supporting Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, and for sharing this initiative. You are a good human xxx

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Rebecca Bottrell

❤️

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Voula Binos

Every time I get to start the day with you, I’m reminded of what it means to live with purpose. The way you try to make this world a better place inspires me more than you know. I feel so blessed to call you my friend. And if my support, in even the smallest way, helps you reach your goals, then I’m honoured to walk even a small part of that journey with you.

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Tammy Barr

Great work, Michelle and team. See you in the water soon!

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Sarah

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Brad Webb

Great to kick off day one with you and the Dumplings. ❤️

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Sis

cause i’m proud of you xx

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Clare Rypstra

Your photos inspire me every day. I'd love to join you for a swim one day. Thank you for all of what you do, you have always been a genuinely kind and thoughtful human xx

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Shehanaaz Badat

Well done on your efforts

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Matt &stacey Quigley

Not all heroes wear capes.sometimes they are wearing bathers...Well done to everyone ,you are all heroes.

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Kerry Walker

Go you legend! I’ll get there for an actual swim soon!!!!

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Fiona Thurlow

Love your work and lovely to join you this morning x

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Kristy Mulley

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Kaz Soper

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Kylie Daniels

Always inspiring people Michelle

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Vicki Cosentino

Happy to Donate to the Wonderful Dumplings always make my days Brighter 💙🙌& a wonderful Cause to Donate to 🙌

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Cath Turner

Cancer services are ones we hope we will never need, but at any time we all know someone dealing with this disease in one way or another. Good on you for raising awareness and funds.

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