A friend of mine suggested that I get in contact with the Bob Rumball Organization to inquire about the options available to me. Navigating the website, I stumbled against you picture and story. You lifted my spirit! You inspired me! You reminded me that each and every adversity contains the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit. You helped confirm the belief that nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dare to believe that something inside them was superior to their circumstance. You helped me put aside my own burden and think of the people around the world that could be healed as a result of turning this obstacle into a huge opportunity...it was as if I was sent to Rumball web site for a purpose beyond the initial reason of counseling.

Thank you for being the Light that you are. With Light & Love" - Paul

"I remember Marilyn Bell when she swam the Lake back in the '50s so I can appreciate the challenge Brenda faces. I know I speak for all the BRCD Directors in wishing her the very best." - Steve Brewer BRCD Board of Directors

"Good Luck in your swim, I hope that you will make it across." - Rachel

Your courage is inspirational Brenda. Nothing can stop you! GO GIRL! - Jennifer

"Dear Brenda, imagine my surprise when I turned on the news and heard that you are going to swim across Lake Ontario. I wish you a safe and successful crossing and will be watching the news on Wednesday. Best of luck with fundraising - certainly a worthwhile and wonderful goal. You look beautiful and your daughter is a mini you. Congratulations on your hard work. Whatever the outcome, you are a winner." Love Dorothy

"Hi Brenda, I am a Deaf female from Tampa, FL. I am hoping to make it. We ALL are. DEAF CAN DO IT!" - Jill

"Good luck Brenda! We will be thinking of you and cheering you on from way out in Alberta!" - Jolene

"Good luck Brenda! We will all be thinking of you on your big day!! You can do anything you put your mind to - I am sure." - Lisa

"Go Brenda Go...Go Brenda Go!!! Cheers from the great white north for my little cousin who only lived 2 doors down in Geraldton Ontario. As a little kid she actuall swam in the Geraldton pool. Good luck B. love ya." - Tonja

"Brenda is my niece; daughter of my brother David Lussier. We are all very proud of her and hope she accomplishes her swim across the lake. Even tho we will not be there, I am pretty sure she knows we will be there in spirit." - Louise