Three30s (30km charity swim) - rider26 is now swimming!
Hey guys,
Just wanted to bring your attention to something one of my best friends is doing on his 30th birthday.
Adam Brisson was adopted from La Paz, Bolivia when he was a baby. We went to school together, grew up together, and still remain the best of friends today. Adam comes from a wonderful family and I feel grateful for having a friend like Adam. I have honestly never met a more generous and caring person.
Adam’s orphanage in Bolivia is desperately underfunded and many of the kids will never be adopted. Instead of throwing a party for his 30th birthday, Adam has decided to swim 30km in an effort to raise $30,000 in much needed funds for his orphanage.
30km is not an easy swim, and raising $30,000 is even harder. I have decided to do what I can to help with the fundraising efforts. I’m not trying to put pressure on anyone, but if you would like to donate even a small amount to this cause, please let me know. You can email me directly: jeremy(at)boardworld.com.au
You can also donate directly if that is more convenient: http://www.givenow.com.au/auscaringforchildrenthree30s
If you would like more information or just want to follow Adam’s progress, please check out his Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Three30s
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This photo was taken in 1997 when Adam visited his orphanage for the first time.
Hey guys,
So I have decided to jump in the pool as well in the effort to raise some money for this cause. We are currently sitting on $4,219 with less than a week to go. I would love to help Adam raise a bit more money to bring him closer to his $30,000 goal.
Would anyone be interested in sponsoring me to swim a few km? All donations, big or small, are much appreciated by Adam and the kids.
Please let me know if you would like to donate or sponsor me to swim.
Here’s a few more photos Adam has been posting on the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Three30s
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Hey Jez,
How good can you swim mate?
I used to train back in the day but my fitness is nowhere where it used to be. I haven’t trained it over 10 years. I have done 3 swimming sessions in the last couple of weeks, with 1.3km being the biggest swim so far. I’m aiming to swim at least 2km on the weekend.
So if I told you a ‘Consortium’ had already organised $120.00 on the proviso you have to work really hard for it and do 15k’s, would you be up to the challenge?
Since its a good cause, you could break it into bits while Adam is doing the 30. Maybe kick off with him for the first 5, then another 5 in the 10 - 20 and then swim the last 5 with him till the finish?
and any other BW members or friends who would like to join the consortium, let me know 
$20 from me if Azz donates!
$140.00
Is the team from Bondi Rescue gonna be on standby for ya Jez?????
I’ll also add $20 Azz.
We now have $180.00 
Maybe a BW Cheer Squad in attendance on the day?????
Semi-anehbriated of course!!!!!
we now have $230.00 coming from the Consortium
we now have $230.00 coming from the Consortium
$240 mate, we are upping ours by 10
This is awesome guys. Given my current fitness, there’s no way I can swim 15km. How about I agree to swim until my arms fall off? Also, Adam is swimming all day (12 hours), and I can only attend for 4 hours, so I will swim as many km as possible.
Thank you so much for your generosity. It really is a great cause and one close to my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you!