We’re proudly singing the praise of Year 11 swimmer Hunter Sands for his remarkable fundraising achievement of swimming an incredible 40 kilometers in 40 hours.

He kick-started the long-distance swim last month as part of the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. His efforts have so far raised $1,355 to help children in Malawi access clean water.

Hunter swam the 40km at his swim club, Liz Van Weile Aquatics. It took about 12 hours of swimming — from 4.30 pm Friday, June 16 to 12.30 pm Sunday, June 18 — to complete the mammoth task.

A huge round of Aquinas applause to you Hunter! Your selfless dedication, let alone your swimming prowess, is an inspiration to all.

If you would like to donate to Hunter’s 40 Hour campaign, go to:

https://my.worldvision.org.nz/ss/x4Z7MK/hunter-sands?fbclid=IwAR0apeeM0HrNFJM1C-lBRdn2iy8Xf684eR0uBt9lZOjA0D4CZIenmi1IC6E_aem_th_ATcQo-l0ROk-rC_FjkkXR6I37z3K5KcFJjvpVlrz6_eXlkMRxlqgBwk2VE-RUsxkaT0