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Swam 100 km Around Brač for Cancer Patients

Ultramarathon swimmer Stjepan Lukšić completed an incredible feat, with the charity campaign for the More snage Brač association open until August 12.

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Summary
  • Stjepan Lukšić swam 100 kilometers around the island of Brač for a charitable cause.
  • The feat took ten days and more than 40 hours spent in the sea.
  • Donations for the More snage Brač association can be made until August 12, 2026.
  • The goal is to raise funds for psychological support for cancer patients and their families.

After ten days and more than 40 hours spent in the sea, ultramarathon swimmer Stjepan Lukšić swam into Supetar a week ago, concluding a feat that united the entire island of Brač. He left behind 100 kilometers of swimming, all with one noble goal.

A humanitarian dimension that continues

Although the sporting part of the "Brač 100K" ultramarathon has ended, its core continues to live on. From day one, the campaign has been dedicated to the More snage Brač association, which provides psychological support to cancer patients and their families across the island. The goal of the fundraising is to finance psychotherapists for group work with patients and their loved ones, ensuring professional help is available to all who need it.

How and until when you can donate

The organizers invite citizens to support the campaign even after the swim has ended. Donations can be made until August 12, 2026, to the account opened with the Brač Red Cross Society, at Petra Jakšića 11, 21400 Supetar. You can donate to IBAN HR9823600001503668356, held at Zagrebačka banka d.d., with the association's OIB: 22045187327.

Stjepan's feat was not just a sporting challenge, but also a powerful message of solidarity that still seeks community support.

FAQ
How long did Stjepan Lukšić's swim exactly take? +
The feat lasted ten days, during which he spent more than 40 hours in the sea.
Until when can donations be made? +
Donations for the More snage Brač association are accepted until August 12, 2026.
Who is the humanitarian aid intended for? +
The funds are intended for the More snage Brač association to finance psychotherapists who provide group support to cancer patients and their families.

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