JENNY Sutton from Yellowwood Park is getting ready to once again take on the Oceans 8 Charity Swim. This year’s event will be held at the Durban Undersea Club on May 23 and 24, and Jenny is taking on the 8-Mile challenge for a good cause.

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Charity of choice

Sutton will be swimming to support Singakwenza, a KwaZulu-Natal organisation that focuses on early childhood learning in rural areas.

“Singakwenza trains practitioners, parents and caregivers at a grassroots level to provide fun, educational activities that enable young children to develop, through play and the foundational skills for learning, supported by resources made solely from recycling. I chose this wonderful charity as early childhood education and recycling are both close to my heart,” said Sutton.

The Oceans 8 Charity Swim

The Oceans 8 Charity Swim has become one of Durban’s most inspiring open water events. It allows swimmers to choose from a 1-mile, 4-mile, 8-mile and 16-mile events while raising funds for various charities.

Sutton has been swimming since she was a child and transitioned into open water swimming five years ago. She regularly trains with a group at the Durban Undersea Club, swimming three to four times a week.

Last year, the event raised over R1m for the charities involved.

Support her swim

Sutton is calling on the community to support her fundraising efforts once more. If you want to donate, you can do so through her Given Gain campaign at jenny-sutton-888409

With many months of hard work ahead, Sutton is ready to face the challenge with her meaningful cause pushing her forward. She’s ready to prove that every stroke in the sea can create waves of change on land.

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