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Home » Captain Barnacles Swim Challenge To Support Sick Kids

Captain Barnacles Swim Challenge To Support Sick Kids

21 January, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Over the month of February Russell Hodge, aka Captain Barna­cles, will be swimming 32km at the Canowindra Pool to raise funds for the important work of Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Russell said, “I will be aiming to swim 2km, four times a week – I’ll do more if I can.”

Starlight Children’s Foundation understands that happiness mat­ters to sick kids facing the pain, fear and stress of serious illness.

Every minute of every day, a child in Australia is admitted to hos­pital. For many of them, it’s a scary and isolating experience – but with your support, Starlight Children’s Foundation can help bring joy, laughter, and comfort to sick kids when they need it most.

“I pray your kids will never need the Starlight Children’s Founda­tion – but there are plenty who do,” said Russell.

If you would like to make a splash with some cash toward Rus­sell’s swim effort, please donate at https://superswim.org.au/rhodge

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