The North Mackay Sinkers commenced the 2025 year early by forming a small dedicated team raising funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The annual Starlight Super Swim is held each February and the Sinkers have entered the pool of participants for 2025.
This marks the second occasion of Sinkers members participating in this swimming fundraiser with 2024 seeing $2,827 raised for this worthy cause. And the 2025 campaign is off to a flying start with $2,185 in the kitty already thanks largely to the team leader and our own Captain Starlight, Lesley.
You can donate to the 2025 Sinkers Masters Starlight Super Swim Team online at https://superswim.org.au/2025-sinkers-masters-starlight-super-swim.
The Starlight Super Swim is held for the entire month of February and there's more than one way to get involved in the Super Swim Challenge and be a hero for sick kids. Dive in as an individual, smash your laps as a team, or get your swim school, sporting club or besties involved.
The 2025 event has a handy app to track your swims, donations and team progress so why not form a team or go solo for a great cause?
For over 30 years the Starlight Foundation has worked in partnership with health professionals to bring the fun, joy and laughter that helps sick kids be kids. They help kids of all ages regardless of disability, injury or illness because what happens in childhood lasts a lifetime.
This Saturday, the 21st of December at the Memorial pool (8-9am) is our final organised 2024 session before we break for the Christmas – New Year Holiday season.
2025 sessions will recommence on Saturday 4th January at the Memorial Pool (8-9am) with a “Jim Session” noted for its inspirational sets and of course treats!
Why not join a session this week to end 2024 with a splash and make your 2025 resolution more committed by considering a membership with the club.
This week's sessions as usual are:
Monday - Memorial Pool 5:15pm for 5:30-6:30pm with a Millie Monday (Coached)
Wednesday – School pool (Valley St, Nth Mackay) 5:15pm for 5:30-6:30pm with Whiteboard Wednesday.
Saturday – Memorial Pool 8:00 – 9:00am “Jim Session” followed by chit chat! (Last 2024 swim)
For further information visit www.facebook.com/NthMackaySinkers
By Dan Stampa
Captain Starlight, Leslie Thorpe (Red shirt), encouraging donations and displaying the Starlight Swim cap. Photos supplied
Saturday’s session drew 21 swimmers who happily stayed for the treats after, just to balance the calorie equation
An impressive 19 swimmers joined the last Millie Monday of 2024
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