MovingforSound

Acclaim Cochlear Implant Begins Clinical Trial Envoy Medical announced the FDA approved its IDE application to begin a clinical trial with its Acclaim cochlear implant.

Now is the time… spread the news … cochlear implants are life-changing!

'If I have seen further (been further), it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.' - Isaac Newton.

True generosity of spirit, where the partnership comes before the achievements of the individual.

The expression says it all!
Pure delight on achieving an even better swim on last year.

This piece of tech may be small in size, but it has the power to change a person's life forever. Make a difference in someone else's today. It's never too late!

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'A successful team is a group of many hands, one mind'

And nothing can be more true than a day like today. Thank you for helping to market the event via your platforms and for handling the donations.

A courageous team who despite a beautiful beach day, battled cold water and strong currents. An amazing feat by any standard and something each can be immensely proud of.

They wish to thank every beach-goer who walked almost to Melkbos and back; to those who were glued to their social media for the stroke-by-stroke accounts.

Grateful thanks go to for your boat support and swimming support of the Relay Team. Derrick Frazer from for your boat and time support too. A special thanks for from HearUS | A SA CI Association] for all onboat coverage.

For those who would still like to donate to such an amazing organisation, HearUS | A SA CI Association] the Sport for Lives campaign will remain open until the end of March.

Ed is digging very deep with his shoulder, the current is pushing very hard this last section. Please all let’s back Mark and Ed and dig deep in your pockets. 🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️

Updated location. Water is cold but swimmers are all doing well.

Thank you for all the support on the shore and on the water.

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View from the boats, according to the crew we aren't cheering loud enough!

Mark has a surprise 'bump' story he will only tell if there are more donations.
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Kate and Howard going strong!

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Shore Patrol; also blessed with .

Please help us raise funds and

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and 1.8km completed.

The onshore team have settled into the beach at Big Bay. Right beneath the lifesaving club. Join us if you have some time.

Kate Allwood is a grade 8 student at . Kate was born profoundly deaf and at 6 and 11 months was given the gift of hearing through . Kate LOVES Nutella and grabs every opportunity open to her. She excells academically, culturally and on the sports field. Kate attempted her first Robben Island crossing last year whilst at as part of her Grade 7 Leadership programme. She formed a rely team with three other students.

She was thrilled to be asked to join Ed and is again in the water this year swimming as part of a relay with .

These are our hero's: and