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Read about some of the swimmers participating in the 2011 RIDBC Splash for Cash swimathon

• James Pittar
• Justin Norris
• Sarah Levett
• Kirsten Hayes
• David Ryan
• Kings School
• Louisa and Peter Preisz
• Hannah Allum, Georgia Barrie, Lyndsay Charlton and Anabelle Cavanagh
• Krissie Bredin
• Shannon Keers, Matthew Grace, Lauren Grace, Justin Rice and Christine Kelly
• Leigh Phillips and Peachtree Swim School
• Sue and Annette Lusty

	James Pittar RIDBC Ambassador, North Balgowlah resident and blind, long distance swimmer, James Pittar has again lasted in the distance in Splash for Cash at SOPAC. James swam the greatest distance on the day with 302 laps – the equivalent of swimming from Manly to Sydney’s CBD. Read more about James Pittar on the RIDBC Ambassadors page
	Justin Norris Also proud to be of help is long-time RIDBC ambassador, Olympian Justin Norris. He is encouraging the local community to take the plunge at this year’s Hunter Splash by registering or sponsoring an existing swimmer. ‘Getting involved is as easy as finding some sponsors, jumping in the pool and swimming some laps,’ Justin said. ‘Swimmers can register as individuals or as part of a team and can be sponsored for each lap they swim, or simply for swimming in the event.’
	Sarah Levett Welcome Team Sarah! The all star cast whose mission it is to beat Susie O'Neill. I'm so excited about this event! If you can't join us in the pool then please donate! All the money stays in the Hunter and goes to supporting Hunter children with vision and hearing impairments. You can also create your own team and support the children. Look forward to seeing you on 26th June 2011 at The Forum - Newcastle University at 9am for Swim Off. Listen to the Sarah and Steve St John Show on 105.3 NewFM each morning! Hear the interviews with Susie, this Friday. We are going to WIN!
	Kirsten Hayes Glenwood resident Kirsten Hayes took part in the 2011 Splash for Cash along with her husband, Linton, and two daughters. Both Kirsten and Linton swam 5km, and hope to raise $1000 for their efforts. The Hayes family have been involved in Splash for Cash for many years, having come to the Splash through the Hills Lantern Club. Kirsten is also familiar with RIDBC North Rocks campus as a swimming coach at The King’s School.
	David Ryan Sydney Olympic Park Swimming Coach, David Ryan, swam the 2011 Splash for Cash at Homebush Bay. David has a firm affinity with the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) due to being partially blind in one eye. David has been swimming the Splash for Cash since 2000 during which time he has raised over $4,000. This year he hopes to raise another $1,000, and he swam 100 laps of the Olympic sized pool.
	Kings School The King’s School preparatory swimming team swam in the 2011 Splash Out, swimming a total of 61 kilometres. The twenty-one boys, ranging in age from eight to twelve, were first introduced to the Splash for Cash by their swimming coach in 2010. This year saw the boys smash their 2010 target, which saw only four boys swim eight kilometres.
	Brett Hartley Leichardt local Brett Hartley lead a team of five swimmers in the Splash for Cash at Homebush Bay. His personal aim was to swim seven kilometres, a target he smashed with a 7.6km swim. Brett takes the efforts of blind, marathon swimmer James Pittar as his inspiration, and he uses the Splash as a team building exercise. His team hope to raise more than $1,500.
	Louisa and Peter Preisz Blacktown father and daughter duo Louisa and Peter Preisz together swam 3.4km at the SOPAC Splash for Cash on Saturday 9. Louisa swam 50 laps, and Peter swam 18, with the pair ending up as two of the highest fundraisers for the Splash for Cash main event.
	Hannah Allum, Georgia Barrie, Lyndsay Charlton and Anabelle Cavanagh Thirteen year olds Hannah Allum, Georgia Barrie, Lyndsay Charlton and Anabelle Cavanagh swam 160 laps as a team at the Splash for Cash main event. Residents of Gordon and St Ives, the teenagers have so far raised $300 for RIDBC. This was the third Splash for Cash effort for Georgie, with the rest of her teammates dipping their toes in the deep end for their first time.
	Krissie Bredin Rotaractor Krissie Bredin has again swum the Splash for Cash, managing 100 laps of the Olympic pool at SOPAC completely blindfolded. Krissie hoped that her efforts would draw attention to the challenges that those within the community living with vision impairment face.
	Shannon Keers, Matthew Grace, Lauren Grace, Justin Rice and Christine Kelly Five Bankstown residents; Shannon Keers, Matthew Grace, Lauren Grace, Justin Rice and Christine Kelly, joined the first major event in the 2011 Splash for Cash program. The team swam 430 laps of the Olympic sized pool, and have so far raised $600 of their $1000 fundraising target.
	Leigh Phillips and Peachtree Swim School Cranebrook resident and swimming coach Leigh Phillips has helped to raise hundreds of dollars at a Penrith Splash Out event held on April 10 at Peachtree Swim School. 44 swimmers hit the Peachtree Swim School pool - more than double the number that had been expected to swim. A raffle, fundraising sausage sizzle, and lucky door prizes were also available on the day, with Penrith Panthers player Nathan Smith signing autographs for the children. One of the swimming instructors swam ten kilometres, and one of the Peachtree Swim School students swam six kilometres.
	Sue and Annette Lusty Ryde sisters Sue and Annette Lusty, both long-time members of the Ryde Lantern Club, leant their efforts to the SOPAC Splash for Cash. Sue swam ten laps of the Olympic pool while her sister, Annette, counted her laps offered moral support.