While he failed to etch his name in the Guinness book of world records, Nick Pelletier was successful in raising funds for a good cause.
On Sept. 4, the Kelowna resident began his attempt to set a new world record for fastest swim of Lake Okanagan from Vernon to Penticton.
Unfortunately, debilitating chafing sunk his hopes of besting the record of 41 hours set in 2016, however, Pelletier was able to raise nearly $12,000 for BrainTrust Canada.
The Kelowna based foundation BrainTrust provides services or resources for concussion recovery for youth aged five to 25 years old who cannot afford it.
“This cause is close to me as I have a concussion history which has plagued me,” said Pelletier.
“As I have gotten older my focus has shifted from external competition to internal and seeing how far I can push myself.”
Pelletier also promises to take another crack at the world record for Okanagan Lake.
“It is absolutely gut wrenching for me to say that I only made it 52 km over 21 hours. I was on pace to beat the record of 41 hours with time to spare," reported Pelletier.
“It was just an equipment malfunction that cost me the attempt. I don’t like to justify my failures as successes but I took a lot out of that day."
For more information on BrainTrust Canada's Youth Concussion Clinic in Kelowna, click here.
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