Swimmer to traverse Okanagan Lake in support of Foundry projects
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An open water swimmer will try to tackle Okanagan Lake in support of local mental health programs.
From July 10 to 12, Jessie Harewicz will attempt to swim the 106 kilometres of Okanagan Lake from Vernon to Penticton as a fundraiser in support of Foundry projects in Vernon, Kelowna and Summerland.
The attempt will see Harewicz in the water for a combined 48 to 52 hours over those days, swimming though changing weather, cold water, darkness and fatigue, and accompanied only by a support crew. The Vancouver-based ultra-marathon open-water swimmer will also follow the traditional marathon-swimming rules, meaning she will not wear a wetsuit, touch the boat, or take any rest stops.
“This swim is about showing young people that they are worth showing up for,” Harewicz said.
