For those of you who know me (Auntie Janine Wilson) it will come as no surprise to you that on February, 26th 2012 I will be swimming the Rottnest Channel Swim in Western Australia. This is a 19.7 km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island. The difference this time round is that my beautiful daughter Tess will be on a surf ski next to me as my support crew. (Some of you may remember Tessa’s commitment to my craziness when she stood in torrential rain for 12 hrs 40 mins in NZ when I raced in the Iron-woman event.
So why a 19.7 km swim? Well we are doing this to raise money for our gorgeous niece / cousin Tilly Wilson, she was born with Cerebral Palsy in 200r8 and having Cerebral Palsy means that all the things we take for granted physically are a struggle for Tilly. Simple things like sitting, crawling, walking and talking are some of the daily tasks early intervention can help her achieve. Equipment and specialised care expensive but so far have made a huge difference.
The immediate goal is to raise funds to help purchase a communication device before she starts school next year. Tilly is a 4 year old that has plenty to say (she is a Wilson) but just needs a different way to communicate.
I would really love for you to get behind me on this cause to “HELP TILLY TALK” by offering a small donation towards my goal.
Tilly’s smile lights up a room, her energy and vibrancy is infectious. You could swim a marathon on that alone. If I can raise some money to help purchase a communication device it would be a wonderful achievement.
“Dear Tilly, Such a beautiful brave little girl, my daughter would love you. xxx ”
– Stuart & Bernie Thistlewood
“Good luck Janine on the swim, Good luck Tilly at School. ”
– Anthony Hartley
“Good Luck Tilly – you are one amazing little girl. You have very special parents and the incredible Janine who is going to swim 20kms for you! Good luck to you too Janine!”
– Mischa Traynor
“I pray that you will have a wonderful and happy life, may your dreams come true.”
– Susan Rigato
“hEY WILSONS! Sorry its sucha tiny donation!! Will donate more when i am working full time again. So much going on with finishing work and preparing to move to canada.. I’ll buzz ya before i go xxxxx”
– MELISSA HOLDEN
– Shirley & Phillip Price
“Such a positive attitude, how could one not support. Swim well. For Tilly, best wishes and love.”
– Joanne Cochrane
“What a lovely Auntie you are Janine and good luck with your swim.”
– Linda O’Connor
“Go Janine!”
– Don and Barb Lindsay
“Well done Janine!Tilly, love you heaps!!!xoxoxo Sine, Geoff n Daisy”
– geoffrey madden
“Best of luck Janine Great cause have a great time”
– Deirdre Thompson
“Best of luck with your swim and lets hope that there is lots and lots of money raised for beautiful Tilly!”
– Nicole Calvert
“What a beautiful little girl you are Tilly, I hope you reach your goal. Good luck Neans for the Rottnest swim… you are an amazing Aunt and person xo”
– Melissa Ramsay
“Go Auntie Janine!!! You Rock!! You Rock Too Till!!! Love Sal, Nod and Geri xxx”
– Sean Desbois
“Good luck Janine! Awesome effort for a great cause. Coach Reddog”
– Trent Patten
