Why You Should Support Us
On July 17, 2009, Cambridge Masters Swim Club (CMSC) will have a 22–mile relay team swimming from Rowes Wharf in downtown Boston, out among the Boston Harbor Islands, and finishing back at the Boston Harbor Hotel. We need your help!
As you may know, Swim Across America is comprised of a very special group of recreational, Masters, and Olympic swimmers who take this important day off from work to swim for cancer research. Our small sacrifices are nothing compared to the daily struggle faced by cancer patients across the country.
We believe very much in the power of collective effort, and would hope that even in these tough times, you might be willing and able to support cancer research through our swim. Kindly consider a contribution in honor or memory of a loved one, in recognition of the progress yet to be made, and as a symbol of courage to those most in need.
Please join us by selecting the "Support Our Team" or "Swim with Us" links in the upper right hand corner. If you're unable to help at this time, we always welcome your good wishes and positive thoughts to help us with our training. Thank you so much!
P S. All contributions are tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to Swim Across America.
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About Swim Across America
Swim Across America, Inc., [SAA] is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming- related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, SAA is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service. Since its inception in 1987, SAA has raised over $20 million nationally for recognized beneficiaries. The beneficiaries we support are closely tied to the communities that are currently hosting events - New York, Boston, San Francisco and Chicago. This is a charitable event that helps raise money for the Perini Quality of Life Clinic at Dana Farber Cancer Center. The Clinic was founded by David and Eileen Perini (in memory of their son), and its primary mission is to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and cancer survivors. This is a broad mandate that among many other things includes addressing the long-term effects of treatment, the risk of second cancers and the complex social and psychological issues associated with the disease. It is a terrific event for an organization that provides an essential service for cancer patients and their families. We welcome your contributions and thank you for joining us in this fight.
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