Feeling ever so slightly (or maybe not so slightly) peeved. With one of my kids likely to swim the Open Water Classic at Brighton, SA next year, I thought I would sign up to be a Marilyn, have a bit of fun and support the Cancer Council. Well, I was reading through the registration and got to the part about buying the swimsuits. Sizing a bit unhelpful with no size guide attached but what really annoyed me was that, A. You don't get to choose the style (and some are a bit plunging) and B. No option for breast form pockets. And this is run with the Cancer Council! Really???? And of course, no contact details to complain to.

This is interesting, I used to volunteer at the cancer council and know that while the event is sponsored by the cc it is run totally by its originator Sarah Tinney. No marketing department involved. Sarah has not had breast cancer herself , she developed and runs the event in memory of her mum . The event is at Brighton as she uses her own home as the starting point and staging area. I think she would be horrified that she had alienated someone who has breast cancer. A lot of women who participate are not actually bc survivors just supporters so it may not have come up. Can I suggest you make a comment on the Facebook page. I’m sure Sarah would respond

Thanks @hankster Got on the fb site and got a message back within a few hours. She has given me contact details for a lady who makes the suits - just have to find out how much

It is rather thoughtless, isn't it.

7th February - hope it's not too windy!

Destiny realised... Hard work paddling but so much fun - I'll definitely do it again next year. And they've raised over $150,000 so far this year.

Marilyn's not in my destiny | BCNA Online Network

23 Replies

Anne65
Member
5 years ago
@Sister My dear friend...how gorgeous you look AND very different to when i saw you last!!!! :)
So sorry I missed seeing you on the TV. What a great job you did...you go girl & you rock that blonde wig!! xx
Sister
Member
5 years ago
@wendy55 Yes it was - I did say important stuff first but they just used the snippet about it being cold. I saw myself bopping down Jetty Road, too - why walk when the Navy band are getting into the jazz?

If anyone in SA is thinking about doing it next year I would say go for it - so much fun.
FLClover
Member
5 years ago
Wow, that’s fantastic!! 😃. You look amazing! 😍😍 Great job!! 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👌🏻♥️
June1952
Member
5 years ago
Like @arpie I'd never heard of it before and when it was mentioned on here I had to Google it. There has been a lot of coverage this year, though.
Great photo ! Amazing fund-raising job by all.
arpie
Member
5 years ago
Woohoo! Well done @Sister! I’d never heard of the Marilyn swim before! There was very good coverage on either channel 7 or 9 the other day! You may spot yourself! Xx
wendy55
Member
5 years ago
Hi @Sister,
was that you who was interviewed by Channel Seven on the sunday night news? I watched and wondered which one you were,good on you and for a fantastic cause,
wendy55
Caz1
Member
5 years ago
Wowee you look STUNNING girl! <3
Locksley
Member
5 years ago
You look great
iserbrown
Member
5 years ago
What a hoot!
Sister
Member
5 years ago

Destiny realised... Hard work paddling but so much fun - I'll definitely do it again next year. And they've raised over $150,000 so far this year.