{
  "id": 496560,
  "title": "Ex-Winnipegger taking second shot at Grand Beach-to-Gimli fundraising swim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/ex-winnipegger-taking-second-shot-at-grand-beach-to-gimli-fundraising",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T19:39:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/08/10/ex-winnipegger-taking-second-shot-at-grand-beach-to-gimli-fundraising-swim"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jonathon Fenton, a former Winnipeg resident, is preparing for his second attempt at the Grand Beach-to-Gimli fundraising swim across Lake Winnipeg. Last summer, the 62-year-old made it 16 kilometres before shoulder problems forced him to stop. Now, as a two-time cancer survivor, Fenton hopes to complete the 26-kilometre swim and raise money for cancer care and research through his Jonny’s Big Swim fundraiser. He will begin the swim Saturday morning, weather and water conditions permitting, with a possible stop at Willow Point, shortening the route to about 22 kilometres. Fenton's previous attempt raised $42,000 for various foundations, with his current total at around $33,000. He draws inspiration from his past experiences and wants to provide hope to those currently undergoing cancer treatment. Fenton, who has been swimming for 30 years, has been working with a physiotherapist to strengthen his shoulders ahead of the upcoming swim.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jonathon Fenton, 62, attempts second Grand Beach-to-Gimli swim",
    "Fenton, cancer survivor, aims to complete 26-kilometre route",
    "Previous swim raised $33,000 for cancer care and research"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}