Legendary charity swimmer Stan Kozlowski, who has helped collect more than R12 million for conservation and other good causes over the years, has signed up for a “wild swim” to promote alternatives to heavy minerals mining on SA’s pristine Wild Coast
The seven other swimmers joining Kozlowski also have keen interest in environmental conservation. They include Arctic swimmers Marcelle Webber and Mervyn Bremner, who recently completed the bi-annual International World Ice Swimming Championships held in Russia.Webber, who won three gold medals for South Africa, said: “The Ocean is my playground and I am a fierce guardian of her, ensuring she is kept pristine and glorious for the generations to come.
Kozlowski had for many years swum all eight one mile events, raising funds for the Wildlands Conservation Trust, now the WildTrust. Inspired by this fundraising feat, Bremner encouraged a group of 28 other swimmers to join Kozlowski.
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