At just 12 years old, I waiting for hours anxiously on the shore has my son Taylor, dove into something most people wouldn’t dare attempt—crossing the Northumberland Strait in his very first BIGSWIM, inspired by mentor and multi-time finisher Randy Currie. That bold first stroke in 2019 sparked a journey built on courage, determination, and heart.

In 2021, that journey grew stronger when his cousin, Heidi Sutherland, joined him to conquer the waters of Bras d’Or Lake. What started as an individual challenge quickly became something more powerful: a shared family mission.

Now, in 2026, that mission is making waves in an even bigger way.

BIGSWIM Brigadoon is no longer just an event—it’s a full family movement:

• Taylor and Heidi are taking on the grueling 10K swim

• and my sister and I are bravely stepping up to the 1K

We’ll be honest—none of us feel perfectly prepared. I hate to even put my face in the water now a days :)  But what drives us forward isn’t perfection—it’s purpose, passion, and the strength we find in doing this together.

And this year, our “why” runs even deeper.

We’re leaning on our village—our friends, family, and community—to help support Brigadoon Village because we truly believe every child deserves the chance to go to camp, to feel included, and to experience the joy and connection that comes with it.

This is more than a swim. It’s a story of family, resilience, and coming together to make something meaningful happen for others.

We’re diving in soon, and we need your support. Your encouragement, your prayers, and your generosity will help carry us through every stroke—and help send kids to camp where