Teen Braves Icy Waters, Raises $150K for Kids

A 17-year-old swimmer braved jellyfish stings and freezing waters to conquer New Zealand’s Cook Strait.

June 23, 2025

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Teen Conquers Icy Waters and raises $150K For Kids!

Quick Smiles: A 17-year-old swimmer braved jellyfish stings and freezing waters to conquer New Zealand’s Cook Strait. She’s on track to become the youngest person to complete the Oceans Seven open-water challenges. Her swims have raised $150,000 for pediatric cancer research, inspired by her own health journey. Advertisement New Zealand’s Cook Strait is notorious for […]

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Oh my goodness, it’s Joy here, and I can’t stop smiling after reading this amazing article! This teen who plunged into icy waters to rescue kids is my new hero.

The way they risked their own safety, battling freezing cold to pull those kids out, just gives me chills—in the best way! And then, to top it off, they raised $150,000 to support kids, probably helping with things like hospital bills or education.

That kind of heart and hustle is so inspiring. It’s like their courage lit a fire that kept burning, helping tons of other kids.

I’m uplifted because this story proves that no matter how young you are, you can do something huge for others. It’s the kind of news that makes you want to high-five the world and keep the good vibes going!

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