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The last test will be done during the week of the open water swim to ensure that the water is safe for swimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All participants will swim in a pink swimming cap as part of breast cancer awareness campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimmers who want to go the extra milie and donate to this worthy cause, can take part in the exciting 4 x 1 km event where they will be swimming with a blue cap to differentiate them from the other swimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For every entry for this event,, R1 000 will be donated to Reach for Recovery, an organisation supporting those affected by breast cancer practically and emotionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach for Recovery will use the funds for their support services to patients undergoing a mastectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4 x 1 km Reach for Recovery Swim offers participants a unique challenge where they will complete all four 1 km events along with the different age groups. 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