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Over R1 million raised for charity at Oceans 8 swim event in Durban
Hundreds of swimmers descended on Durban for the highly-anticipated Oceans 8 Charity Swim. The camaraderie and community spirit resulted in over R1.1million raised for 14 local KZN charities.
More than R1.1 million was raised for 14 local charities at this year's Oceans 8 Charity Swim, held over the Youth Day weekend on the Durban beachfront.
Around 250 swimmers took to the ocean between June 14 and 16, participating in four swim distances, the 1, 4, 8, and the newly introduced 16-mile challenge with proceeds supporting organisations working in conservation, education, and community upliftment.
Race organiser Hilary Bruss said the event was guided by a deep sense of community and purpose. 'The safety and wellbeing of our swimmers is always our top priority. With the north-easterly bringing in bluebottles early on Sunday, we are grateful to all participants and service teams for their flexibility and understanding in using the contingency day. It is a privilege to swim in the ocean, even when nature has other plans.'
Bruss added: 'We're deeply grateful to everyone who played a part, from our safety crew and volunteers to every swimmer and supporter. Congratulations to all our top achievers and especially to those who took on their very first ocean swim.'
