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A 'cation with a cause
While Ocean Swim Fiji is about enjoying sport and relaxation with
fellow swimmers, it also strives to make a positive and lasting
impact on the Fijian community. At the heart of the event is an
effort to benefit the lives of Fijian youth, with Cure Kids Fiji as the
official charity partner of Ocean Swim Fiji.
Cure Kids Fiji works to improve the health of the children in Fiji
through research and evidence-based child health programmes.
Working together, Ocean Swim Fiji and Cure Kids Fiji plan to make
a difference in the lives and health of Fijian youth.
Scott Rice said learning of the impact of unnecessary drownings
amongst Fiji’s young people was a trigger for the partnership. “I
was shocked to learn that drowning is one of Fiji’s leading causes
of death, especially for young people aged 1 to 29 years as low-
income island nations are at particularly high risk. In 2018, Ocean
Swim Fiji will be donating a minimum of FJD$10,000 to Cure Kids
Fiji to assist efforts to reduce this worrying drowning toll.”
Additionally, Ocean Swim Fiji will hold a special clinic for
young Fijian swimmers at Natadola Beach on the Coral Coast to
teach them about beach safety and ocean swimming. 80 young
swimmers will get tips from open water swimming specialists
Andrew ‘Reidy’ Reid, Dan Abel, and Andre Slade as well as
receiving donated swim gear from Ocean Swim Fiji participants.
Image: Cure Kids Fiji
Don't miss out!
As the open-water swimming season draws to a close during the
winter, many swimmers are seeking something to motivate their
off-season training. Let Ocean Swim Fiji be the light at the end of
the winter tunnel!
With only 200 spaces available, this swimcation is already selling
fast so register now to secure a place and bring the family along
for a holiday too! The Ocean Swim Fiji travel team are standing by
to do all the planning for those interested, with exclusive deals on
flights and accommodation.
Image: Captain Cook Cruises
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