WHY WE’RE SUPPORTING SURFEBRUARY
Each day in February, we’re hitting the water for Surfebruary, raising funds for cancer research at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.
Cancer has been part of our journey together for years. After beating breast cancer in 2022 and being told there was only a small chance it would return, we believed we had our future back and moved across the world to Australia. Just months later, Lynsey was diagnosed again — this time with metastatic breast cancer.
Like so many families, we were reminded how common cancer really is. One in two people will be affected in their lifetime, and the number of people around us who have been touched by cancer is confronting.
While this diagnosis has been a huge learning curve for both of us, we’re incredibly grateful for the advances in research that are changing what a cancer diagnosis can look like. Thanks to a new targeted treatment, Lynsey is currently doing well and able to live a full, active life — something that wouldn’t be possible without continued research.
Watching Lynsey face this with courage, and determination inspired Theo to take on this challenge. Throughout February, he’ll be swimming 1km every day, while Lynsey is committing to getting in the water daily and swimming a few very humble, grandma-style laps.
By supporting our Surfebruary challenge, you’re helping fund the early research that leads to better treatments, better outcomes, and more time for people with cancer and their families.
It only takes a minute to donate, and anything you can give — big or small — truly makes a difference.
Thank you so much for your support.
My Achievements
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Reached Team goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
$309.30
Paige And Rob
$263.75
Dave Smith
Sending my love to you both
$232.10
Monique
Amazing cause ❤️ get itttt!!! 🌊🤿💪
$154.65
Jonas & Liesbeth
Zo goed bezig friendo! Zo trots! Xoxo
$150
Nathan And Jo
Dear Theo and Lynsey. Your continued dedication and commitment to supporting each other is an absolute credit to you both. Your zest for a life filled with fun, adventure, and love is so admired by us. May you continue to be there for one another, create memories and live life to its fullest. We are with you every step of the way. Love always, Nath and Jo Xx
$106.12
Tim Field
Smash it mate!
$106.12
Julie Williams
Love is a the best
$100
Ulrike
You guys are inspiring! Continue doing all the good things and having fun at the same time! See you soon! Hugs, Ulrike and Caro
$100
Jackson Cosh
$100
Tupous
So amazed by the both of you each day. Keep up the fight!
$100
Matt Wilkinson
Very proud of you both!
$100
Joseph Risley
Now get swimming 🏊♀️
$54.12
Maxim Goethals
🏊🏻♂️🏊🏻♂️🏊🏻♂️
$54.12
Matched Gift
$54.12
Hoover Group
Your both doing amazing, well done guys and for a great cause too!
$54.12
Stefaan Deblauwe
$54.12
Carolyn Risley
Such a wonderful thing you two are doing🥰
$54.12
Tina Carter
Good luck and all the best. Lots of love Tina & Magnus.
$50
Marc C
$43.60
Arne V.
$40
Jake
$35
Madeline Larsen
Great work!
$33.15
Sander Maegerman
All the love from Josephine and me! You have all the support of the BRC!!!
$27.21
Maxime P
With Love 🍀
$22.58
Kato
$20
Amy Brisley
$20
Anonymous
$20
Ruben From Ghent
Hi Lynsey & Theo, A small gift for a good cause. I'm very inspired by the way you deal with your illness and how you share your experiences! Two years ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic intestinal disease, the effects of which I still feel every day. For me, too, relatively new medication has currently been able to offer a solution; otherwise, I would probably have lost my colon by now. What I'm trying to say is that, given the daily progress in medicine, yesterday's big problems can become tomorrow's small one's. Good luck with the fundraising and enjoy the little things. Regards, Ruben
An awesome couple swimming for an awesome cause!