There are 120 days left in 2024.
If you set a fitness goal this year but haven’t managed to achieve it (because life), keep reading.
Forget about slogging away on the treadmill alone. One of the best ways to stay motivated is through connection and community.
This is where CanToo comes in.
Since inception in 2005, CanToo has coached over 22,000 participants through 2,430 programs, raising an impressive $33 million in funds in support of early career cancer research. This collective effort has directly supported over 150 researchers in Australia, making a significant contribution to the fight against cancer.
This Spring and Summer, CanToo has a range of programs, including ocean swimming, running, and surf ski paddling, which cater to all fitness levels. So whether you want to tackle an ocean swim with confidence or finally run that half marathon, CanToo will help you do it.
The best part is you’ll be coached to take part in an upcoming fitness event to the best of your ability. While some of the fitness events are more intensive than others, there is a place for you. Every participant receives expert coaching, a supportive community, and a clear training path to help you achieve your goals.
CanToo is committed to making a tangible impact on the fight against cancer. By participating in these programs, you’ll be raising funds that directly support innovative Australian research projects. If fundraising terrifies you, there’s no need to worry. You’ll be supported to achieve your targets from CanToo’s community along the way. Money raised by participants contributes to cutting-edge early-career cancer research, helping some of our country’s brightest minds launch their research.
Jennie Sager is a past participant, who took on the challenge of an ocean swim, and said it was an experience she’ll never forget.
“I’m from New York and had never done an ocean swim race before. My mom was diagnosed with cancer last year and it was bad, very bad,” says Jennie. “I was struggling to find ways to help from afar as I couldn’t keep hopping on a plane to go home.”
“I had joined CanToo’s mailing list years ago, but always found reasons not to do it. The day we almost lost my mom, I happened to get an email from CanToo about the Spring Ocean Swim Program. I decided to be courageous and do it. I still can’t believe I did the Palm Beach to Whale Beach ocean swim.
“It was hectic, often feeling like a champagne cork being tossed around and we couldn’t even see the buoys. It was apparently one of the most challenging years. But I never stopped and it’s all because of CanToo. One of my mentors was there alongside me and I cried after crossing the finish line. The whole thing was life-changing. But the best part was the care, the fun, and the amazing coaching. Plus, my mom is still with us and hoping to finish treatment this year, and I far surpassed my fundraising target!”
So if you looking for a way to challenge yourself, make a difference, and support a vital cause, sign up to one of CanToo’s upcoming programs, your body and mind will thank you. As will the thousands of Australians diagnosed with cancer every year.
Upcoming Programs
- 2024 Spring Surf Ski
- 2025 Summer Ocean Swim 1KM or 2KM
- 2025 Half Marathon Program
To learn more about CanToo and register for their upcoming programs, visit their website.
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