Sal and Elighas Swim for the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse!

By Sally ritter

My Updates

Copa Morning Magic

Thursday 21st Nov
Copa was on point for this mornings swim! How could you not want to swim living here! I even had a little visit from our local dolphin pod, magic! Only 2 sleeps til our first swim @ Toowoon Bay!

Iggy and Ollie join the swim!

Monday 11th Nov
More Recruits! Big Ol dog and Iggy are now also swimming to support the cause! Love these kids! Not only were they two of the most important members of our support crew when Al was sick but they also have their own reasons to support the Lifehouse. Their grandma ended up in the room next to Alan during one of his admissions when She was rushed in for emergency brain surgery to remove multiple tumours. The amazing surgeons at the Lifehouse saved her life and these boys are forever grateful 💙 https://donate.mylifehouse.org.au/s/692/654

New Recruit!!

Tuesday 5th Nov
No one was more affected by Als cancer than this little guy, so I’m beyond proud of him for getting behind my fundraising efforts so more families like us can get the best treatment available when battling cancer. This little legend has just registered for the Toowoon Bay junior ocean swim 23rd November!!! So happy to have a new training buddy! Please follow this link to support our cause https://donate.mylifehouse.org.au/s/692/654

Toowoon Bay Swim

Sunday 27th Oct
I'm excited to announce my first swim on Saturday, November 23rd, where I'll be slogging out 2kms in the ocean!!! Come cheer me on if you’re free! If you would like to sponsor me so I can give back to the amazing Chris O’Brien Lifehouse that treated Als head and neck cancer, Please click on this link! https://donate.mylifehouse.org.au/s/692/654

Toowoon Bay Swim

Sunday 27th Oct

Help!

Wednesday 23rd Oct
Friends and family! As you all know it’s been a bit of a tough year in the Ritter-White household wt Al battling head and neck cancer. When we first found out Al had a massive tumour growing in his head that had spread to his lymph nodes, we weren’t leaving anything to chance and set out to find the best treatment available. Fortunately we were given the opportunity to be treated at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse which has the most wonderful holistic approach to cancer treatment with the best survival rates in the country. But the best of the best does not come cheap and having to live off a considerably reduced income due to Alan being too sick to work, we found ourselves in a bit of a predicament. At the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse they believe everyone deserves the best treatment and allowed Alan to be treated free of charge under financial hardship. I’d now like to give back to this amazing organisation so more people like us will have the opportunity to have the best treatment when fighting for their lives. I plan to tackle a series of ocean swims over the summer and need to ask you (again) for your support. So many of you have already done so much for my family and your kindness and generosity got us through our darkest times but if I could just ask for one more favour! Please, please, pretty please sponsor me and I promise to keep you entertained with weekly blogs of my training progress and ultimately brave the wild ocean and its deadly inhabitants! 🦈😳

Help!

Wednesday 23rd Oct

Friends and family!

As you all know it’s been a bit of a tough year in the Ritter-White household wt Al battling head and neck cancer.

When we first found out Al had a massive tumour growing in his head that had spread to his lymph nodes, we weren’t leaving anything to chance and set out to find the best treatment available. 

Fortunately we were given the opportunity to be treated at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse which has the most wonderful holistic approach to cancer treatment with the best survival rates in the country.  But the best of the best does not come cheap and having to live off a considerably reduced income due to Alan being too sick to work, we found ourselves in a bit of a predicament.

At the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse they believe everyone deserves the best treatment and allowed Alan to be treated free of charge under financial hardship.

I’d now like to give back to this amazing organisation so more people like us will have the opportunity to have the best treatment when fighting for their lives.

I plan to tackle a series of ocean swims over the summer and need to ask you (again) for your support. So many of you have already done so much for my family and your kindness and generosity got  us through our darkest times but if I could just ask for one more favour! 

Please, please, pretty please sponsor me and I promise to keep you entertained with weekly blogs of my training progress and ultimately brave the wild ocean and its deadly inhabitants! 🦈😳


Thank you to my Sponsors

$520

Julie Morrissey

Sally I wish you & Alan great strength during these trying times and a successful recovery from Alan’s illness. Julie xxxx

$500

Joffe

Sal you're a legend!

$490

K&t Xx

Sal and Buddy, so proud of you legends. T said “good job raising all that money”. Great to see Al getting stronger xxx love you guys

$420

Kelly Gonnet

Go Sal, we are super proud of you! 😘

$263.75

Robert Jennings

$263.75

Alistair Croall

$211

Fiona

$200

Scott Mcmonigal

$133

Pan

Go Sal you Legend. X

$106.12

John Pass

John Pass and I are so grateful to the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse for the amazing care of Maree Sykes. This donation is on behalf of her grandsons, Ollie and Iggy.

$105.50

The Mckenzies

Amazing effort guys!

$105.50

Ann Mutton

All the best x

$105.50

Anonymous

$105.50

Briar

So proud of you swimming sis! Xxx

$105.50

The Storeys

$105.50

Neridah Zagdanski

Grateful for the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and all they do. Best wishes for your ocean swims and fundraising.

$105.50

Monica Slade

$105.50

Megumi Sato

Dear Sally, I’m so inspired by your strength and your ocean swim challenge! I’ll be happy to support and cheer you on. Sending lots of positive thoughts to you, Al, and your family. Megumi

$105.50

Linda Stock

$105.50

Libby

You go girl. Love ya

$105.50

Sammy

❤️

$105.50

Anon

Such amazing support from Chris obrien. Reach out if you need a swimming buddy (on the coast)

$105.50

Jody Croall

Go get ‘em Sal!! Thinking of you all. Love ya xxx

$105.50

Shell And James

So proud of u Sal

$105.50

Eliza M

So glad Al had the Lifehouse, swimming for all families in need is amazing x

$105.50

Jem

So proud of you Sal and everything you do for your family xx

$105.50

Paul Easter

Great job Sally and Elighas

$105.50

Karen Smith

Well done Sal. Your swim today was amazing, so proud of you Xox

$105.50

Kaia Nizbo

Stay blessed 🙌

$105.50

Gordon Mcbean

Hope you and the family are all doing ok Sal. Thinking of you all x

$105.50

Jen Mayo

Go Sal! Xx

$105.50

Anonymous

What an incredible organisation to support. Big love to you all. So much bravery in the ocean and beyond.

$105.50

Jr

$105.50

Michelle Decarteret

Go Sal! We love you team Ritter-White xx

$105.50

Michael Rowland

All the best Sally and Alan for the future! Hope you reach your goal

$105.50

Dani Ferguson

Go Sal! What a great thing you are doing for an awesome cause ❤️

$105.50

Adrian Atkins

Good luck Sally. Best wishes to you and the family!

$105.50

Anonymous

You’re a legend who we love and admire. Good luck for your swims and we wish you and your family everything of the best always. Lots of love, All the Joffe’s

$105.50

Nikki Freeman

🤍🤍🤍

$105.50

Melissa Conchar

Be the seal.

$105.50

Kim & Luke Sheridan

Wishing you guys all the best x

$105.50

Tarsha Wieckmann

Sending love and positivity your way. 🫶🏻 Great cause!

$105.50

Julia Wilson

You’re amazing! Great organisation. Hope Al is well on the road to recovery x

$105.50

James Persson

Sending all our love, team. James & Nicola xoxox

$105.50

Jane Lynch

You’re amazing!

$104.59

Kate

You go girl! Great cause

$103.06

Thais Mello

Just keep swimming , love you 🥰

$103.06

Lachlan Harris

$103.06

The Roumanous’

Go you guys!! Such a great cause. Lots of love xx

$100

Rachel Cutcliffe

Love you Sal💪🏼 go get ‘em

$100

Dirk Ziekenheiner (kerris Bestie)

$100

Greg Hawkes

Good on you Sally! Hope you crush it

$100

Camilla Thompson

A small donation to support you all. I’ll share work my networks too. You got this Al 🙏

$100

Ally

How wonderful Sal 🤍

$100

Ben Storey

Great work hopefully I can join you in a swim

$100

Priscilla Zanata

Go guys! I love you all!

$100

Lindy

What a great achievement for you!! An amazing facility that saves lives!

$79.13

The Greedy’s

$79.13

Andrew Bain

Sal, so sorry to hear about Alan’s diagnosis and the impact on the family. Hope this helps in some small way and I do wish the family all the best as Alan gets all the care he needs

$79.13

Black Family

Love you guys xx

$54.12

Janet Mackay

Onya Sonya

$54.12

Tom Mithen

Go get em Sal and Eli, you guys are champions Tommy

$54.12

M

👏🍀🌸

$52.75

Melissa Djukic

Swim ya little heart out Sal!

$52.75

Kath Gahan

Go Sal!!! They are great at Chris O’Brien!!

$52.75

The Greenlands

So proud of you guys ❤️

$52.75

Claire, Fraz And Skye

Go Sal!!!, big love to you and particularly Al 🫶

$52.75

Ella Russell

Love you guys ❤️ and proud of you xx

$52.75

Nuala Simpson

Can’t believe you’ve been going through such a hard time. Big hugs to you and your family. Go you for undertaking such an amazing challenge. Nuala

$52.75

Anonymous

Best of luck Sal.. 🧡

$52.75

Vickie Brumwell

Sending lots of love Sal. Xx

$52.75

Yvette Roberts

Big love from the Roberts fam. xx

$52.75

Mandy Millan

Hope the swim goes well crew! Big love from Millan family x x

$52.75

Sam Harris

You’re awesome Sal!!! Good luck 🏊‍♀️xxx

$52.75

Katie Kempster

Go hard Sal , you are amazing, wishing you all the love for a swim that is full of ease and grace xxx

$52.75

Glenn Hamilton

$52.75

Clair Baker

Go Sal!! 🤩

$52.75

Emma Lovie

Much love ❤️

$52.75

Black Family

So proud of you Buddy x

$52.75

Montana

Love you Al! Proud of you. Keep fighting. All my love Mon x

$52.75

Zoe Bamber

Proud of you Sal. You’re doing a wonderful thing x

$52.75

Oliver Black

$52.75

Liz Buckland

$52.75

Kim Lane

$52.75

Rachel Mcmahon

Love that you guys are giving back. You’ve got hearts of gold!

$52.75

Winning

So sorry to hear this news but sending all my love to you all. You can beat this Al xx

$52.75

Dess And Mark

Mark and I send so much love to you all ❤️

$52.75

Josie

$52.75

Christine Egan

Sending love xx

$52.75

Keira King

Awesome work Sal and Elighas!

$52.75

Anice Fowler

Thinking of you and your family

$52.75

Jane Saunders

$52.75

Mr Bragg

Go Elighas!! Go Iggy!!

$52.75

Dianne Ritter

Go Sal so proud of you.

$52.75

George Christelis

$52.75

Wiseman Family

Sending love Sal, Elighas and Al. Good luck with the swimming to you both! X

$52.75

Carlee Sandilands

Amazing work Sal! Sending love to you and Al and your beautiful family!!!!

$52.75

Ben P

$52.75

Melissa Gilson

Go get it Sal - such an amazing organization x

$52.75

Fefe

I’m so proud of you both!!! Well done Sal and Elighas! Careful with the sharks because if I was one I would definitely come to you ! Love you !

$52.75

Natalie

Go Sally! What an amazing thing to do to give back.

$52.75

Deb Xx

Good on you Sal! Good luck with the swims. I may even join you sometimes xx

$52.06

Gemma Colreavy

Fabulous cause. Go Team, you are amazing

$50

Dylan Bushnell

Great Work Sally! Sending all my best to you all. You got this!

$50

Lee & Paddy

What great strength you have Sal. Goodluck to you and Elighas. Wishing your family brighter days ahead x

$43.60

Kelly Benjamin

$43.60

Cristiana Waismann

You are a true champion darling friend! Sending us lots of love xx Cris, Neal, Freddy and Dudu

$31.65

Sarah Haggarty

$31.65

Yolanda Mustard

Love you xxxx

$31.65

Alice

Loads of love xx

$31.65

Maria Mcmanus

Well done Sal! Thinking of you all. Lots of love from all the McManus crew xx

$31.65

Sean Ryan

Be good or be good at it!

$26.38

Sharon Wilson

Wonderful cause Sally. I had no idea that your family was facing this situation. Love to all xo

$26.38

Ben Symister

$21.10

Maz

Hi Sally, The saying “it takes a village to raise a child” extends to everyone in need of support in our community. How wonderful is our health system and the passion for gratefulness from you/family/friends. I donate for everyone travelling the “C” road, particularly my friend Maree.

$21.10

Claire And Drew

$21.10

Briar

Here’s another donation gorge! Wanted to be the one who got you over the line to reach your goal! So proud of all your efforts today!

$21.10

Dance Wilkinson

Amazing cause! So proud of you guys

$21.10

Mahlia

Gooooo Buddy Love Mahlia xx

$21.10

Anonymous

$21.10

Lauren Grant

Elighas and Sal, you're both incredible - giving back to the foundation. Keep swimming guys!!! Legends. Xxx

$21.10

Jude, Alec & Liam Halter

$21.10

Alli J

$21.10

Claude B

Love ya Sal!

$21.10

Kel

$10

Ella Mac

$5.28

Cooper

Go Buddy and Sal. From Coops