50 Swims That Remade a Life | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

When her husband’s aggressive lymphoma diagnosis thrust her into the role of caregiver, Kate Washington’s world flipped upside down—until she found her own path forward. Facing a stalled life and an empty marriage by her fiftieth birthday, she launched the “50 Dunks Project,” swimming in fifty natural bodies of water to reclaim her joy and self. What began as a personal quest became a powerful journey of healing, self-discovery, and ultimately, letting go. Her new memoir, “Midstream: A Life Remade In 50 Swims,” captures that transformation—and she’ll be sharing it live on Northstate Public…