Annaleise began her charity swim at 6:17 p.m. ET Saturday at Niagara-on-the-Lake. She climbed out of the water at Toronto's Marilyn Bell Park two minutes before 9 p.m. Sunday.
The teenager did her swim for charity, aiming to raise $30,000 for Camp Trillium, a childhood cancer center. As of 5:23 p.m. Sunday, she had raised close to $80,000, according to her parents, who were updating her progress online each step of the way.
Well done, Annaleise! You serve as an inspiration to all ages!
She says she chose Lake Ontario for her swim because it's one of the hardest open-water swims in the world, and she wanted to "accomplish something difficult" for children who fight cancer.
Like a boss, girl - like a boss!
You can donate to her cause here.
I think I will make this a regular feature, "The Kids Are Alright," on this blog to highlight young people doing great things. If you have a story, please contact me.
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