WARD TARGETS $5000 FOR CHARITY SWIMATHON

By Wayne Robinson | 21 February 2025

Andrew Ward, NSW sales manager commercial and indirect at Konica Minolta, and founder of the Head Above Water 24-hour Swimathon, is aiming to raise $5000 for the charity at this year’s event.

*Aiming to raise $5000 at 24-hour Swimathon: Andrew Ward*

The group as a whole is aiming to raise $150,000, click here to donate.

Ward is aiming to swim 100 laps, which is five kilometres, at Collaroy Rockpool in Sydney on 22-23 March. He said, “Every donation, no matter the size, will contribute to mental health programmes that can make a difference in someone's life.”

Since he founded Head Above Water with the Swimathon six years ago, the group has raised a mighty $760,000, which has gone to mental fitness and suicide prevention programmes across the Northern Beaches of Sydney, and throughout Australia.

Ward said, “I really appreciate the support, and look forward to seeing you poolside on 22-23 March.”

Apart from donating, anyone can take part in the swim, either at Collaroy or any other location. The event runs from 9am Saturday 22 March to 9am Sunday 23 March, with participants setting their own targets.

Click here to go to the registration and information page.