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After hitting the road last November, Jack recently hit the pool to swim 2.5 kilometres to continue his fundraising efforts for the BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF).

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Jack also had the support of some senior Selkirks boys who showed up at the pool to cheer him on, and even jumped in at the end to support him in his last few laps. 

Through his efforts, Jack is now just $400 short of his goal at $9,560, with the donation  through the BC Cancer Foundation remaining open until he crosses that finish line. 

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