Ruth Barter

2026 Fitzroy MS Mega Swim

I'M TAKING THE CHALLENGE TO FIGHT MS!

Aside from looking forward to joining others in the fun and atmosphere on the day, I’m taking part to raise funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis affects more young people than any other chronic neurological condition and average age of diagnosis is 30. It can strike anyone at any time and the symptoms vary so widely.

For instance, can you imagine waking up one day unable to do the everyday things you would usually take for granted? Like not being able to see properly (or at all), you physically can’t get out of bed, can’t walk to the phone to call someone – anyone – or live a life without pain?

All of a sudden your world has changed.

By being part of this event, and because of your generous sponsorship, the funds we raise will allow people living with multiple sclerosis to access vital MS Plus Support Services. Services such as MS Plus Peer Support Groups, connecting people who are newly diagnosed with those who have lived with multiple sclerosis for a number of years, or the Plus Employment Support Service keeping Aussies living with multiple sclerosis in the work force.

Thank you again for your support.

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$263.75

Marywong Lg, City Life Church

THANK YOU Ruth for doing this good course; especially for one of us. (LG, City Life Church)

$106.12

Marlene Pittoni

What a great effort but not surprised by your level of commitment. Loving the swimming cap!

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Mary Wong

Thank you Ruth for doing that swim on my behalf. Lots of love ❤️ xx

$106.12

Derek Cameron

May this gives you all the strength for your marathon swim

$106.12

Mary P

One One of my daughters-in-law has MS, always happy to support this cause

$106.12

Anonymous

Go Ruth! Enjoy your swim for a great cause.

$100

Brett Pearce

$83.39

Anonymous

Great Cause, Go Ruth!

$83.39

Anna Vandenberg

Well done in advance, It's good to have a worthwhile goal to be successful, swim on Anna

$56.24

Kue Ching Teh

$56.24

Marion Hick

Congratulations for attempting the swim Ruth - such a good cause - our best wishes - Marion & Russ

$56.24

Bruce Dite

Good luck Ruth in reaching your goal. A great cause you are helping.

$56.24

Anna Vandenberg

Good on you Ruth, it's good to have a goal to have a reason to succeed.

$56.24

April Erskine

$56.24

Chye Ow

Great Job Ruthie 👏👏👏

$56.24

Astrid Wheatley

$54.99

Debbie Bien

$52

Jennie Feld

Happy swimming Ruth

$50

Michael Rogers

$50

Jy Kim

Goodluck Ruth!!

$50

Tim Steinborner

Great initiative, Ruth

$50

David Kaylor

A great cause Ruth … enjoy the journey! Cheers David K

$50

Tom And Yheizzi

Happy Swimming mum!

$47.70

David Rowlands

Just rounding up the amount

$40

Anonymous

Good on you Ruth. Hope the swim goes well.

$33.15

Jane

Hope you've got night vision goggles. Good luck !

$33.15

Warwick Falconer

$28.86

Rosy

$28.86

Margaret Michaelides

Good luck with your swim Ruth!

$28.86

Bianca Vecchio

Great work Ruth

$28.86

Ursula Craigie

Good luck with the swim Ruth

$28.86

Anonymous

Good luck.

$28.86

Trish Mckerrell

Go Ruth !

$28.24

J Y Toh

Way to go Ruth, great efforts

$28.24

Justine Smythe

Way to go Ruth.

$27.81

Chris & Helen Trueman

A great challenge for a terrific cause. Go well.

$26

Amanda H

Wow! That’s amazing! Go Ruth and all the best

$26

Katherine Barter

Go mum! Love Tom and Katie xx

$22.58

Frank

$22.58

Anita Fothergill

Have a great swim Ruth. It's very worthy cause!!

$22.58

Linda Mcmeeken

Happy swimming for such a great cause. Go Ruth!

$22.58

Brigitte Stravens

$22.58

Lisa Buchanan

Good luck Ruth.

$22.58

Louise Bennett

just keep swimming!

$22.58

Mary Kinch

What an inspiration you are Ruth with your quiet determination. Its for a great cause too! Warm Regards Mary Kinch

$20

Kylie

$11.65

Joyce Hall

$11.65

Anonymous

$11.41

Kathryn Mcpherson

$10

Ruth Barter

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