Jeffrey Rake's Fundraiser
Help me share the gift of Recovery as I demonstrate what's possible
Someone living in a hopeless existence may go on to inspire others
Jeffrey Rake, ISWIM4 FOUNDATION
I donated in support of this campaign.
$500
Justine Prehatny
"John and I are so proud of you! Was great seeing you, Justine"
$200
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Tina Rago
"Happy to support this cause in honor of Jeff Rake. Morgan Kane and Family"
$50
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Jacque Fuller
"So dang proud of this guy and everyone else who can overcome alcoholism"
$100
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Louis Santor
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Peter Martineau
I donated in support of this campaign.
$50
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Bella DeShayes
I donated in support of this campaign.
$10
Susan O'Connor
"Goos luck , Jeff!"
$50
A supporter of Jeffrey Rake
I donated in support of this campaign.
$25
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Vanessa Harper
"So proud of my "favorite uncle" for everything you are doing!"
$50
A supporter of Jeffrey Rake
"Way to go Jeff. Supporting you and the cause from SIG in Seattle"
$75
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Brian Akamine
"I believe in you I love what you’re committed to, to make the impossible, possible! Reminding us live in gratitude and purpose one stroke at a time."
$100
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Kim Lockwood
"You are an inspiration to many! Love, The Lockwoods"
$50
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Rayna Kratchman
"Way to go Jeff, your incredible and an inspiration!"
$25
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Megan Michaels
"Good luck with the swim! You’re awesome!"
$25
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Hannah Facenda
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Brad Kirschner
"Very impressive! By the swim … and the cause!"
$100
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Matthew McCarney
I donated in support of this campaign.
$25
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Stacey Stack
I donated in support of this campaign.
$100
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Olivia Knott
I donated in support of this campaign.
$5
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Rob Bedford
"You have done the work and you are prepared for this challenge! May the Channel gods grant you calm seas and favorable ocean temps!! You got this!"
$100
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Scott Harn
I donated in support of this campaign.
$100
Tara and Walter Smith
"Swim Strong & Have Fun"
$25
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Lauren Caskey
"Rooting for you all the way!"
$50
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Kevin Fisher
"Proud of you brother"
$20
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Morgan Rake
"love you"
$10
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Caesar Girod
"Wry proud of you my friend"
$100
Bridgette Hobart
"Stay positive, Jeff, one stroke at a time until you hit the other shore. You are ready for this challenge. Have a great and safe swim."
$100
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Dana Clarke
"Jeff you are such an inspiration and have made an impact of all of us lucky enough to train with you! In admiration of you and your dedication!"
$25
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Jackie Berry
"💕💕💕"
$10
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Matt Byrum
I donated in support of this campaign.
$10
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Amy Liu
"Good luck Jeff."
$25
I understand from personal experience what it's like to live in an endless cycle of hopelessness and self-destruction. Now, I'm training to swim the Catalina Channel.
For a decade during the prime of my life, I had given up on myself. I was living in a cycle of despair and destructive behavior which negatively affected those closest to me. I was a burden.
Through the gift of Recovery, I have been able to rediscover a hopeful and productive existence - to become a contributing member of society. I have enjoyed becoming a reliable colleague, friend and family member.
In the time since I have completed treatment for alcoholism, I have also discovered the joy - and importance - of helping others. I have become a swim coach and have focused much of these efforts towards mentoring others in Recovery through a supplemental program of swimming.
I have also swam progressively longer Open Water Marathon Swim events to demonstrate what's possible in Recovery.
In 2019, I swam 12 kilometers - longer than anything I had ever done before - and began my awareness and fundraising campaign in support of the Herren Project. I raised $500 during this initial swim campaign.
In 2020, I swam 12 miles around Coronado Island and raised $5,000 for THP. In September 2021, I will attempt to swim the Catalina Channel, which is 20 miles across the open ocean off the coast of California - just a mile shy of the English Channel distance.
I do this to demonstrate just how dramatic of a transformation Recovery can make in one's life. Although such feats of endurance might appear daring and impressive, the true and more meaningful impact of Recovery is how we can quietly go about improving the lives of those around us. It is by being a reliable spouse, being present as a parent, contributing as a co-worker and importantly, helping others who suffer to transform their own lives.
By donating to The Herren Project, you will help me continue the cycle of paying forward the transformative Gift of Recovery.